Why Is an Exchange Approach More Common in Casual Relationships

question 56

Multiple Choice

Why is an exchange approach more common in casual relationships than in long-term relationships?

• A) Emotion plays a greater role in casual relationships.
• B) In long-term relationships, it's hard to assign values to resources.
• C) Equity issues become less important in long-term relationships.
• D) As people age, they become more concerned with communal values.

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