Actors Will Often Continue to Exchange with a Particular Partner

question 9

Multiple Choice

Actors will often continue to exchange with a particular partner even when they could obtain more rewards by exchanging with someone else. This behavioral pattern reflects what social exchange theorists call:

• A)commitment
• B)false judgment
• C)integration
• D)loyalty
• E)trust

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