Keep in Mind Rusbult's (1983) Social Exchange Approach to Relationships

question 29

Multiple Choice

Keep in mind Rusbult's (1983) social exchange approach to relationships. Who is more likely to realize that relationships involve costs as well as rewards?

• A) Jessica, who has been dating David for a relatively long time
• B) Matthew, who takes a passionate approach to love
• C) Marilyn, who is head-over-heels in love with Jack
• D) Harvey, who has invested little in his relationship with Diana

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Definitions:

Relationship

The manner through which two or more ideas, items, or individuals are linked, or the condition of being linked.

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that are likely to vary or change from one situation to another in an experiment or study.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population.

Population

The total number of individuals within a species or a designated area at a specific time.