Equity Theory (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does equity theory emphasise that social exchange theory overlooks in relationships?
What does equity theory emphasise that social exchange theory overlooks in relationships?
The need for fairness between partners
What is the key difference between equity and equality in relationships?
What is the key difference between equity and equality in relationships?
Equity means fairness; equality means identical levels
According to Walster et al., what determines relationship satisfaction in equity theory?
According to Walster et al., what determines relationship satisfaction in equity theory?
Fairness of reward-to-cost ratio
What emotions do underbenefited partners typically experience?
What emotions do underbenefited partners typically experience?
Anger, hostility, resentment, humiliation
How do overbenefited partners typically feel compared to underbenefited partners?
How do overbenefited partners typically feel compared to underbenefited partners?
Less intense distress (guilt, shame)
What are the two main ways partners respond to perceived inequity?
What are the two main ways partners respond to perceived inequity?
Behavioural and cognitive responses
What did Utne et al. (1984) find in their study of 118 recently married couples?
What did Utne et al. (1984) find in their study of 118 recently married couples?
Equitable relationships had higher satisfaction
What did Aumer-Ryan et al. find about collectivist cultures and relationship satisfaction?
What did Aumer-Ryan et al. find about collectivist cultures and relationship satisfaction?
Most satisfied when overbenefiting
According to Huseman et al., what are 'benevolents'?
According to Huseman et al., what are 'benevolents'?
People comfortable contributing more
What did Berg and McQuinn (1986) find that challenged equity theory?
What did Berg and McQuinn (1986) find that challenged equity theory?
Self-disclosure predicted success better