Sarah Stays in Her Conflict-Ridden Relationship with Joe Because She

question 29

Multiple Choice

Sarah stays in her conflict-ridden relationship with Joe because she believes that most relationships are like hers (comparison level) and her current relationship is better than none (comparison level of alternative) , particularly since she is not currently employed. According to social exchange theory, which is true?

• A) Sarah's relationship is stable and satisfying.
• B) Sarah's relationship is unstable and unsatisfying.
• C) Sarah's relationship is unstable and satisfying.
• D) Sarah's relationship is stable and unsatisfying.

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