Calvin, Who Is Thirty Years Old, Is Ready to Settle

question 8

Multiple Choice

Calvin, who is thirty years old, is ready to settle down and get married.When he meets single women, he makes a mental note of their education, cultural values, and interests.This helps him narrow down a group of women to a small number of prospective partners.Which of the following theories explains Calvin's process of finding a spouse?

• A) conflict theory
• B) social exchange theory
• C) equity theory
• D) filter theory

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Definitions:

Diamonds

Precious stones consisting of a clear and typically colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, notable for their brilliance and hardness.

Consumption Possibilities Frontier

A curve depicting the maximum amount of two or more goods or services that an economy can consume given its resources and technology.

Specialization

The practice of focusing on a limited scope of activities, goods, or services to gain a comparative advantage in production or service delivery.

Exchange

The act of giving one thing and receiving another in return, particularly in terms of goods, services, or other valuables in a market setting.