Cassandra and Martin Have Been Dating for Three Months

question 14

Multiple Choice

Cassandra and Martin have been dating for three months.According to equity theory,Cassandra is likely motivated to

• A) make sure that she gets as much as she can out of the relationship, regardless of how much she puts into it.
• B) make sure that she puts as much effort as she can into the relationship, regardless of how much she gets out of it.
• C) make sure that she and Martin each receive roughly what they put into the relationship.
• D) create an arrangement where one partner puts in the effort and the other reaps the benefits.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

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