Question 1 of 10 The other sisters got terrific new party dresses, but all Cinderella got was an old, dirty dress and she was bummed. This is an example of the: A. relative deprivation theory. B. hierarchy of needs. C. self-actualization. D. adaptation-leve principle.

The correct answer is:<br /><br />A. relative deprivation theory.<br /><br />Relative deprivation theory refers to the experience of being deprived of something to which one believes they are entitled. It is the feeling of discontent when comparing oneself to others who are perceived to be better off. In this case, Cinderella feels deprived and bummed because her sisters received terrific new party dresses while she only got an old, dirty dress.