The Fact That We Tend to Remain in Relationships Only

question 66

Multiple Choice

The fact that we tend to remain in relationships only as long as the rewards outweigh the effort and irritation they cause is summarized by the _____ theory.

• A)proxemics
• B)gain-loss
• C)social exchange
• D)social attachment

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Definitions:

George Simmel

A German sociologist and philosopher known for his analyses of modern urban life, social structures, and the philosophy of money.

Macro-Level

Analysis or perspectives that focus on large-scale systems, structures, or processes within societies or organizations.

German Philosophers

Intellectuals from Germany who have contributed significantly to philosophy with their works on metaphysics, ethics, logic, and social theory.

Immanuel Kant

A German philosopher in the 18th century whose work on metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics had a profound impact on various philosophical movements such as the Enlightenment.