Equity theory of Relationships (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Who developed Equity Theory of relationships?
Who developed Equity Theory of relationships?
Hatfield
What emotion do over benefited partners typically feel according to Equity Theory?
What emotion do over benefited partners typically feel according to Equity Theory?
Guilt or shame
What emotion do under benefited partners typically experience?
What emotion do under benefited partners typically experience?
Anger or resentment
What does Equity Theory emphasize matters most in relationships?
What does Equity Theory emphasize matters most in relationships?
Ratio of costs to rewards
According to Walster, what is the 'profit' principle in relationships?
According to Walster, what is the 'profit' principle in relationships?
Rewards maximised, costs minimised
What is Walster's 'realignment' principle about?
What is Walster's 'realignment' principle about?
Partners attempt to realign
How many individuals were in Dainton's equity study?
How many individuals were in Dainton's equity study?
219
When did wives feel under benefited in Schafer and Keith's study?
When did wives feel under benefited in Schafer and Keith's study?
Child-rearing years
When did couples report higher satisfaction in Schafer and Keith's research?
When did couples report higher satisfaction in Schafer and Keith's research?
Honeymoon & empty nest stages
What did Aumer-Ryan find about collectivist cultures?
What did Aumer-Ryan find about collectivist cultures?
Most satisfied when over benefiting
What are 'benevolents' according to Huseman et al.?
What are 'benevolents' according to Huseman et al.?
Those who give more than receive
Where did Clark and Mills argue equity is more relevant?
Where did Clark and Mills argue equity is more relevant?
Friendships & business relationships
What type of study did Berg and McQuinn conduct on equity?
What type of study did Berg and McQuinn conduct on equity?
Longitudinal study