In the context of equity theory, which of the following is a difference between underreward and overreward?
A) Unlike overreward, in underreward, one gets more outcomes relative to his or her inputs than the referent being considered for comparison.
B) People experience guilt when they perceive that they have been underrewarded, whereas people experience frustration when they perceive that they have been overrewarded.
C) People have a very high tolerance for underreward, whereas people have a very low tolerance for overreward.
D) Unlike overreward, underreward occurs when a referent's outcome/input ratio is better than one's own outcome/input ratio.

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Underreward occurs when one perceives that a referent's outcome/input ratio is better than their own outcome/input ratio. Overreward occurs when one perceives that their outcome/input ratio is better than the referent's. Therefore, option D correctly differentiates underreward from overreward. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they provide incorrect or incomplete explanations.

In the Context of Equity Theory, Which of the Following