Social Exchange Theory Shares a Basic Assumption with Conflict Theory

question 11

Multiple Choice

Social exchange theory shares a basic assumption with conflict theory. Which of the assumptions below is a part of both theories?

• A) Conflict is a confrontation over control of scarce resources
• B) Individuals are constrained by their choices
• C) Humans are rational beings
• D) People are motivated by self-interest

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Definitions:

Dimension of Personality

Characteristics or traits that can be used to describe an individual’s personality, often including openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Initiative

The ability to assess and initiate things independently, often leading to action without explicit instructions.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept that refers to the extent to which individuals believe they have power over events in their lives, as opposed to external forces beyond their control.

MBTI

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: a personality assessment tool that categorizes individuals into 16 distinct personality types based on their preferences in four dimensions of human behavior.