The concept of relative deprivation is based on the idea that
a. people evaluate themselves by making specific comparisons.
b. some people have more than others.
c. people always judge their situation in absolute terms.
d. getting more makes people feel better about themselves.
a
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A) transnational corporations B) powerful nations C) average citizens in the United States D) average citizens in developing countries
The industrialized nations of North America and Europe account for only 12 percent of the world's population but are responsible for what percentage of the world's consumption?
A. 30 percent B. 40 percent C. 50 percent D. 60 percent
As explained in the text, the public attention given the failure of various government intelligence-gathering organizations to detect the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, illustrates which poorly functioning aspect of government bureaucracy?
A. division of labor B. hierarchy of authority C. impersonality D. employment based on technical qualifications
Which term refers to regions of dense forestation, most of which circle the globe near to the equator?
A. tropical swamps B. bayous C. rain forests D. bogs