In Their Relationship,Marc and Nora Both Perceive That Marc Has

question 103

Multiple Choice

In their relationship,Marc and Nora both perceive that Marc has been paying more than his fair share of costs and that Nora is receiving more than her fair share of benefits.According to equity theory,

• A) both will feel comfortable with this situation, as long as Nora acknowledges that she is receiving more.
• B) Marc should feel uncomfortable with the situation, but not Nora.
• C) Nora should feel uncomfortable with the situation, but not Marc.
• D) both should feel uncomfortable with the situation, but Marc should feel more uncomfortable than Nora.
• E) neither Marc nor Nora should feel uncomfortable with the situation.

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Definitions:

Dismissive Avoidant

An avoidant attachment style characterized by a negative view of others but a positive view of the self, high anxiety and avoidance, and distant relationships.

Fearfully Avoidant

Describes an attachment style where individuals are both scared of being too close to or too distant from others, often resulting in ambivalent feelings in relationships.

Anxious-Ambivalent

A type of attachment characterized by high levels of anxiety and ambivalence towards attachment figures, leading to intense but insecure emotional bonds.

Securely Attached

Describes individuals who have developed a stable and healthy emotional bond with their caregivers, often leading to positive relationships in adulthood.