The Fact That We Tend to Remain in Relationships Only

question 319

Multiple Choice

The fact that we tend to remain in relationships only as long as the rewards outweigh the effort and irritation they cause is summarized by the __________ theory.

• A)proxemics
• B)gain-loss
• C)social exchange
• D)social conformity

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