Which of the following is NOT one of the situations in which relative-deprivation theory would predict the development of a social movement?
A) Rewards improve faster than expectations.
B) Rewards level off while expectations grow.
C) Rewards grow less quickly than expectations.
D) Rewards drop but expectations do not.

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Relative-deprivation theory suggests that social movements arise when there is a discrepancy between societal expectations and reality. However, when rewards improve faster than expectations, this discrepancy does not exist, and thus, it is less likely for a social movement to develop under these conditions.

Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Situations