In Equity Theory, Partners Are Seen as Having the Highest

question 40

Multiple Choice

In equity theory, partners are seen as having the highest marital satisfaction if they:

• A) come from similar backgrounds and have similar values.
• B) evaluate the costs of being in the couple as greater than the benefits.
• C) believe they are each contributing similarly to the relationship.
• D) have a complementary set of social attitudes and values.

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Definitions:

Indian Wars

A series of conflicts between European settlers/colonists and Native American tribes over land rights and sovereignty, spanning several centuries in North America.

Treaty of Paris

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