For an Individual to Feel Equitably Treated, the Input/outcome Ratio

question 276

True/False

For an individual to feel equitably treated, the input/outcome ratio must be similar to the other individual's ratio with whom he or she is comparing.

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Definitions:

Chemotaxis

Attraction of living protoplasm (cells) to chemical stimuli.

Vasodilation

Increased diameter of blood vessels.

Histamine

A compound released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation of capillaries.

Prostaglandins

A group of lipid compounds that are derived enzymatically from fatty acids and have important functions in the body, including in inflammation and as hormone-like messengers.