Carl Has Been Spending Long Nights at the Office Working

question 73

Multiple Choice

Carl has been spending long nights at the office working with a coworker while his spouse is away on business. He's finding himself increasingly attracted to his coworker. Which of the following could explain his attraction?

• A) equity
• B) social exchange theory
• C) matching
• D) birds-of-a-feather effect
• E) mere exposure effect

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