Timothy Just Got into a Big Fight with His Girlfriend

question 128

Multiple Choice

Timothy just got into a big fight with his girlfriend and as a result he is in a bad mood.When Kate asks him to contribute to her charity organization,Timothy readily agrees,which makes him feel better.Moments later when Mark asks Timothy to help him unload some things from Mark's car,Timothy refuses.Timothy's behaviour can best be explained by the

• A) negative-state relief hypothesis.
• B) empathy-altruism hypothesis.
• C) diffusion of responsibility effect.
• D) emotional inconsistency effect.
• E) social exchange effect.

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Definitions:

Exchange Orientation

A perspective in relationships focusing on the balance of rewards and costs between the parties involved, often in the context of social or work-related interactions.

Expert Power

The influence one possesses as a result of experience, special skill, or knowledge, which others see as valuable.

Social Power

Pertains to the ability of an individual or group to influence the behavior of others within a social structure.

Expert Power

The influence one holds as a result of one's expertise, skill, or knowledge.