In Their Relationship, Mark Is Concerned with Maintaining an Equal

question 178

Multiple Choice

In their relationship, Mark is concerned with maintaining an equal ratio of rewards and costs, whereas Jenn is concerned with being responsive to Mark's needs. Mark views the relationship as a(n) __________ relationship and Jenn views it as a(n) __________ relationship.

• A) exchange; communal
• B) interlocked; loose
• C) communal; interdependent
• D) dependent; interdependent

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Definitions:

Social Support

Assistance and comfort received from friends, family, and acquaintances, contributing to an individual’s emotional and physical health.

Biological Processes

The processes vital for a living organism to function, including biochemical pathways, cellular growth, and homeostasis maintenance.

Psychological Processes

Internal operations that underlie cognitive and emotional functions, such as perception, memory, and reasoning.

Spouse

A partner in a marriage or civil union, often involving a legal or cultural recognition of their relationship.