Social Exchange Theories Advance All of the Following Claims, EXCEPT

question 29

Multiple Choice

Social exchange theories advance all of the following claims, EXCEPT:

• A) When the perceived costs of a relationship exceed the rewards, people are motivated to change or end the relationship.
• B) People who are over-benefited in relationships tend to experience guilt.
• C) Relational partners will seek to restore equity rather than remain in an inequitable relationship.
• D) Some individuals may have partners who exceed their expectations, but because they perceive a greater alternative in someone else, they may choose to end an otherwise satisfying relationship.
• E) The comparison level of alternatives determines how satisfied a person is with the relationship.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Withdrawal Reaction

A reaction that occurs when an individual experiences withdrawal symptoms in response to cues associated with the substance use, after conditioning.

Drug Addiction

A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become conditioned through association with an unconditioned stimulus.

Contextual Cues

are environmental or situational factors that affect behavior by signaling the appropriateness of certain responses.