Consider a community that has elected a leader who has promised the revitalization of a declining employment sector. At first, there are some improvements in living conditions, and the citizens have been inspired and expect improvements in their lives. However, if those improvements slow down, the community may become frustrated and begin to revolt against this new leader. This dynamic is referred to as:
A) relative deprivation.
B) absolute deprivation.
C) economic deprivation.
D) political deprivation.

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Relative deprivation refers to the feeling of deprivation or lack of resources or opportunities in comparison to others or to one's own past situation. In this scenario, the improvements made initially may have created a new standard of living, and if the leader fails to maintain or exceed those expectations, the community may feel relatively deprived and revolt against the leader. It is different from absolute deprivation, which refers to an objective measure of lacking basic human needs, such as food, water, and shelter. Economic and political deprivation may also contribute to the community's frustration but are not the central dynamic in this scenario.

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