In the Equity Theory Model, a 'Comparison Other' Is an Individual

question 15

True/False

In the Equity Theory model, a 'comparison other' is an individual or group of people against whom the person compares his or her outcome/input ratio.

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Definitions:

Stress Tolerance

The ability to cope with and withstand stress and adversity.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase process (alarm, resistance, and exhaustion) that describes the body's response to stress.

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist who is considered the father of the concept of stress and its effects on the body.

Cognitive Task

A task or activity that requires the use of mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.