________ refers to the conscious experience of a negative discrepancy between legitimate expectations and present actualities.

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Relative deprivation refers to the feeling of discontent or dissatisfaction that arises when individuals or groups perceive that their legitimate expectations are not being met. This can occur when people believe they are entitled to certain resources or opportunities, but these are not available or accessible to them. Cultural assimilation (B) refers to the process by which individuals or groups adopt the cultural practices and norms of another society. Affirmative action (A) is a policy designed to promote greater diversity and equal opportunities for minority groups. Xenocentrism (D) refers to the tendency to value or prefer foreign or exotic cultures over one's own.

________ Refers to the Conscious Experience of a Negative Discrepancy