Joan and Jim Have More Rewards Than Costs in Their

question 31

Multiple Choice

Joan and Jim have more rewards than costs in their relationship.Jim has many potential alternative relationships.Joan's alternatives are limited.According to the principle of lesser interest:

• A) Joan is more dependent on the relationship and therefore has more power.
• B) Joan is more dependent on the relationship and therefore has less power.
• C) Joan is less dependent on the relationship and therefore has more power.
• D) Joan is less dependent on the relationship and therefore has less power.

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