During World War II, promotion rates in the U. S. Air Corps were so rapid for the group as a whole that many individual soldiers in this military branch were unhappy about the speed at which they were promoted. Their unhappiness is best explained in terms of the: A) James-Lange theory. B) adaptation-level phenomenon. C) relative deprivation principle. D) two-factor theory. E) catharsis hypothesis.

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19 March, 19:59

During World War II, promotion rates in the U. S. Air Corps were so rapid for the group as a whole that many individual soldiers in this military branch were unhappy about the speed at which they were promoted. Their unhappiness is best explained in terms of the: A) James-Lange theory. B) adaptation-level phenomenon. C) relative deprivation principle. D) two-factor theory. E) catharsis hypothesis.

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June Shepard · Answer 1

C)

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Based on the scenario being described within the question it can be said that their unhappiness is best explained in terms of the relative deprivation principle. This principle refers to the lack of resources such as money or rights that are needed in order to maintain the standard quality of life within a social group.