Theories of Romantic Relationships (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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According to SET, why do relationships continue?
According to SET, why do relationships continue?
Partners get more out than they put in
In SET, how is profit calculated?
In SET, how is profit calculated?
Rewards minus costs
Which is an example of a reward in SET?
Which is an example of a reward in SET?
Companionship
Which is an example of a cost in SET?
Which is an example of a cost in SET?
Time wasted
What is the Comparison Level (CL)?
What is the Comparison Level (CL)?
Standard against which relationships judged
What does CLalt refer to in SET?
What does CLalt refer to in SET?
Whether better rewards exist elsewhere
What occurs in the Sampling Stage?
What occurs in the Sampling Stage?
Exploring rewards/costs via experiment
What characterises the Commitment Stage?
What characterises the Commitment Stage?
Costs/rewards predictable, more stable
What did Rusbult & Martz find about abused women?
What did Rusbult & Martz find about abused women?
Returned due to no better alternatives
What ratio did Gottman & Levenson find in successful marriages?
What ratio did Gottman & Levenson find in successful marriages?
5:1 positive to negative exchanges
What does Sedikides criticise about SET?
What does Sedikides criticise about SET?
The assumption people are selfish
What does Walster's Equity Theory emphasise?
What does Walster's Equity Theory emphasise?
Both partners perceive similar profit