Which of the Following Statements Is True of Perceived Equity

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of perceived equity and satisfaction?

• A)People in equitable relationships report greater satisfaction than do people in inequitable relationships.
• B)People who perceive their relationship as inequitable feel comfort and are typically content.
• C)People who perceive themselves as receiving too much are content with their relationships.
• D)The person who is "overbenefited" in a relationship is more sensitive to the inequality than the person who is "underbenefited."

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting 'rest and digest' functions.

Central Nervous System

The principal part of the nervous system comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling responses.

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the part of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for preparing the body for action, especially in situations threatening survival.