Which Theoretical Framework Makes Use of Three Factors-Satisfaction, Alternatives, and Investments-To

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which theoretical framework makes use of three factors-satisfaction, alternatives, and investments-to explain why people stay with their long-term relationship partners?

• A) attachment theory
• B) social constructionist theories
• C) the investment model
• D) social exchange theory

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Definitions:

Pheromones

Chemical substances produced and released into the environment by animals, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.

Prey Killing

The act exhibited by certain animals of hunting and killing other animals for food.

Receptor Neurons

Specialized nerve cells that respond to chemical and physical stimuli in the environment, sending signals to the brain.

Scents

Volatile substances that can be perceived by the sense of smell, often used by organisms to communicate, forage, or detect predators or mates.