Relative Deprivation

What concept did Samuel Stouffer's research help to formulate?

• Military strategy

• Relative deprivation

• Social inequality

• Psychological warfare

What was the primary focus of Stouffer's study during World War II?

• Soldiers' physical health

• Soldiers' attitudes and morale

• War strategies

• Military tactics

How did soldiers evaluate their success according to Stouffer's findings?

• Based on their absolute achievements

• Based on their peers' achievements

• Based on their personal goals

• Based on their superiors' opinions

What is the 'promotion paradox' identified in Stouffer's research?

• Promotions are based on favoritism

• Promotions are irrelevant to satisfaction

• Lower promotion rates lead to greater satisfaction

• Higher promotion rates lead to greater satisfaction

In which military branch did soldiers report lower satisfaction despite higher promotion rates?

• Navy

• Air Force

• Army

• Military Police

What did Stouffer's findings suggest about military morale?

• It is unrelated to promotions

• It is influenced by perceptions of fairness

• It is determined by leadership alone

• It is solely based on material conditions

Which field has NOT applied the concept of relative deprivation?

• Psychology

• Economics

• Political science

• Astronomy

What emotional responses are linked to relative deprivation in psychology?

• Joy and satisfaction

• Happiness and contentment

• Envy and frustration

• Indifference and apathy

What criticism has been made regarding the concept of relative deprivation?

• It is too focused on objective measures

• It does not account for subjective perceptions

• It is universally accepted

• It is difficult to measure empirically

What did Stouffer's research reveal about soldiers' feelings of deprivation?

• They are irrelevant to military service

• They are based on absolute situations

• They are only influenced by leadership

• They are based on perceived situations