Describe Social Exchange Theory and How It Applies to Later

question 7

Essay

Describe social exchange theory and how it applies to later stages in a relationship.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals reduce their effort when working in a group compared to when they work alone.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The overestimation of internal factors and underestimation of external factors driving individual behaviour.

Representativeness Bias

Basing a decision on similarity to other situations.

Facilitator

An individual who makes an action or process easier or assists in the progress of discussions and processes within a group.