Social Exchange Theory (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How does Social Exchange Theory treat romantic relationships?
How does Social Exchange Theory treat romantic relationships?
Like business transactions
What does the minimax principle in SET involve?
What does the minimax principle in SET involve?
Minimising losses & maximising gains
Which of these is listed as a reward in SET?
Which of these is listed as a reward in SET?
Emotional support
What is opportunity cost in SET?
What is opportunity cost in SET?
Time/energy preventing investment elsewhere
What does comparison level (CL) represent?
What does comparison level (CL) represent?
Amount of reward you believe you deserve
How does low self-esteem affect comparison level?
How does low self-esteem affect comparison level?
Lower CL, accept minimal profit/losses
When do alternatives become more attractive according to SET?
When do alternatives become more attractive according to SET?
When current costs outweigh rewards
What happens in the commitment stage of relationship development?
What happens in the commitment stage of relationship development?
Costs/rewards become more predictable
What did Clark and Mills argue about communal relationships?
What did Clark and Mills argue about communal relationships?
They involve giving without keeping score
What did Miller (1997) find about highly committed people?
What did Miller (1997) find about highly committed people?
They spent less time viewing attractives