Madeline and Matthew Are Both Committed to Making Their Relationship

question 176

Multiple Choice

Madeline and Matthew are both committed to making their relationship work. Whether or not they are successful may be determined by whether or not the rewards of the relationship outweigh the costs according to _.

• A) social penetration theory
• B) lowballing theory
• C) social facilitation
• D) social exchange theory

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform an activity due to external rewards or pressures, rather than for the sake of enjoyment or interest in the task itself.

Higher-Order Needs

Needs that go beyond basic physical requirements, such as social, esteem, and self-actualization needs, as conceptualized in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in activities for their intrinsic satisfaction rather than for some separable consequence.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A psychological theory that categorizes human needs into five levels, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.