Tim Receives 30 Benefits for Every 15 Contributions He Makes

question 36

Multiple Choice

Tim receives 30 benefits for every 15 contributions he makes to his relationship with Sarah. Sarah, on the other hand, receives 25 benefits for every 5 contributions she makes. According to equity theory:

• A) Tim is over benefitted and Sarah is underbenefitted.
• B) Tim is underbenefitted and Sarah is over benefitted.
• C) Both Tim and Sarah are underbenefitted.
• D) Both Tim and Sarah are over benefitted.

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Definitions:

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where they both increase or decrease together.

Negative Correlation

A relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases.

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable corresponds with an increase in the other.

Personality

The combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual, distinguishing one person from another.