Social Exchange Theory Posits That Relationship Satisfaction Depends on Our

question 102

Multiple Choice

Social exchange theory posits that relationship satisfaction depends on our perceptions of the rewards and costs associated with the relationship, what kind of relationship we believe we deserve, and whether __________.

• A) we believe that a relationship with someone else would be better
• B) our partner makes comparable investments in the relationship
• C) relationship resources are distributed equally
• D) relationship resources are distributed equitably

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Definitions:

Straight-line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts, representing the asset’s decrease in value over time.

Factory Equipment

Fixed assets used in manufacturing processes, such as machinery and tools, necessary for producing goods.

Variable Cost

Outlays that are tied to the level of output or sales, including expenditures on materials and labor.

Cotton

A natural fiber harvested from the cotton plant, widely used in the textile industry for fabric production.