Exchange Theory Predicts That We Will Stay in an Unhappy

question 16

Multiple Choice

Exchange theory predicts that we will stay in an unhappy marriage when

• A) the costs of leaving are equal to the costs of staying.
• B) the costs of leaving are greater than the rewards of leaving and/or the costs of staying.
• C) the costs of leaving are equal to the rewards of leaving.
• D) none of the above, exchange theory predicts we will always leave an unhappy marriage.

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Definitions:

Pulse Pressure

The difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings, reflecting the force that the heart generates each time it contracts.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths a person takes per minute, an important vital sign indicating respiratory functioning.

Vital Sign Measurements

Clinical assessments of basic body functions, typically including temperature, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure.

Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)

The average pressure in a patient's arteries during one cardiac cycle, crucial for ensuring adequate blood flow to the organs.