According to the _____ Theory,when Partners First Meet,their Attraction to Each

question 43

Multiple Choice

According to the _____ theory,when partners first meet,their attraction to each other is based primarily on conspicuous attributes like age and physical appearance.

• A)stimulus-value-role
• B)matching
• C)social exchange
• D)equity

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Definitions:

Time

The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.

Power

Vigor and strength; the force necessary to exert one’s will; a social motive for assuming leadership responsibility. A leader with power has the ability to dominate and control people and events. Sources of power used by leaders include rewards, coercion, legitimacy, and information; types of power include expertise, reference, rational, and charisma.

Interpersonal Relations

Mutual interactions and connections between individuals, often associated with personal or professional relationships.

Communication

The giving and receiving of information; the basis of constructive relationships; the essential requirement for both a humanistic and productive workplace. Types of communication ranked in order of importance to employees include immediate supervisor, small group meetings, information from top executives, policy handbooks, orientation programs, and member newsletters.