An immigrant group has access to better opportunities and comforts than it had in its home country. However, in comparison with dominant groups in its present country, it feels underprivileged. In this case, the immigrant group is experiencing ________.

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Relative deprivation refers to the feeling of being deprived or disadvantaged in comparison to others, even if one's absolute standard of living has improved. In this case, the immigrant group has access to better opportunities and comforts than in their home country but they feel underprivileged in comparison with the dominant group in their present country. This is an example of relative deprivation. Option B, self-stereotyping, refers to individuals or groups internalizing negative stereotypes about themselves, which is not applicable in this case. Option C, community cohesion, refers to the degree of connectedness and solidarity within a community, which may or may not be relevant to the situation described. Option D, absolute deprivation, refers to a lack of basic necessities, such as food, shelter, and clothing, which is not applicable in this case as the immigrant group has access to better opportunities and comforts than in their home country.

An Immigrant Group Has Access to Better Opportunities and Comforts