"Well, It's Not Like I Ask Her to Contribute So

question 37

Multiple Choice

"Well, it's not like I ask her to contribute so much to our relationship-it's just in her nature." This statement may reflect an attempt to restore _______.

• A) psychological equity
• B) actual equity
• C) stability
• D) social exchange

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Definitions:

Irreversibility

A characteristic of processes that cannot be reversed, meaning once they occur, the state of the system cannot be returned to its original state.

False Belief

Refers to the understanding that another person's belief may be different from one's own and may not reflect reality.

Centration

The tendency, especially in young children, to focus on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others.

Sociocultural Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines how societal and cultural influences shape individual behavior, attitudes, and development.