In Their Relationship, Mark Is Concerned with Maintaining an Equal

question 178

Multiple Choice

In their relationship, Mark is concerned with maintaining an equal ratio of rewards and costs, whereas Jenn is concerned with being responsive to Mark's needs. Mark views the relationship as a(n) __________ relationship and Jenn views it as a(n) __________ relationship.

• A) exchange; communal
• B) interlocked; loose
• C) communal; interdependent
• D) dependent; interdependent

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