chapter 6: interdependency

Question 1

define

social exchange theory

Answer 1

social life entails the mutual exchange of desireable rewards with others

Question 2

define:

rewards

Answer 2

anything in an interaction that is desireable and welcome that brings enjoyment and fulfillment

Question 3

define

costs

Answer 3

punishing, undesirable experience including psychological ones

Question 4

answer

rewards- costs =

Answer 4

outcomes

Question 5

define:

comparison level (CL)

Answer 5

the value of out outcomes that we believe we deserve in our dealing with others

Question 6

answer:

outcomes - CL =

Answer 6

satisfaction/dissatisfaction

Question 7

define

comparison level for alternatives (Clalt)

Answer 7

criterion that we use to decide if we could be doing better somewhere else

Question 8

define

investments

Answer 8

the things you would lose if the relationship ends

Question 9

list

factors of perception of alternatives

Answer 9

• self-esteem
• knowledge of potential partners

Question 10

answer

outcomes - CLalt =

Answer 10

dependenc/independence

Question 11

answer

what does a happy/stable relationship look

current outcomes, CL, CLalt

Answer 11

• current outcomes, CLalt, CL
• current outcomes, CL, CLalt

Question 12

answer

what does an unhappy/unstable relationship look like?

current outcomes, Cl, CLalt

Answer 12

• CL, CL alt, Current outcomes
• CLalt, CL , Current outcomes

Question 13

answer:

what does a unhappy/stable relationship look like

current outcomes, Cl, CLalt

Answer 13

• CL, Current outcomes, CLalt

Question 14

answer:

what does a happy/unstable relationship look like

current outcomes, CL, CLalt

Answer 14

• CLalt, Current outcomes, CL

Question 15

define:

adaptation level phenomenon

Answer 15

tendency to judg an experience relative to previous experiences

the newness wears off

Question 16

define:

exchange relationships

Answer 16

people do favors expecting to be repaid by recieving comparable benefits

Question 17

define

communal relationships

Answer 17

partners feel a special concern for others wellbeing and they provide favors and support to one another without expecting payment

Question 18

define

equity theory

Answer 18

people are most satisfied in relationships in which there is proportional justice

partners gain benefits equal to effort put in

Question 19

list

ways to restore equity

Answer 19

• change you(r) partners outcomes/contributions
• change your perceptions/convince yourself it is equitable
• abandon relationship

Question 20

define:

personal commitment

Answer 20

people want to continue a relationship because they are attracted to their partner and the relationship is satisfying

Question 21

define:

constraint commitment

Answer 21

people feel they have to continue the relationship because it would be too costly to leave

Question 22

define:

moral commitment

Answer 22

sense of moral obligation to ones partner or to ones relationship - it would be improper to break vows or promises

Question 23

Answer:

what type of relationship is being described?
approach goals are fulfilled, avoidance goals are thwarted

Answer 23

precarious

Question 24

Answer:

what type of relationship is being described?
approach goals are thwarted, avoidance goals are thwarted

Answer 24

distressed

Question 25

answer:

what type of relationship is being described?
approach goals are thwarted, avoidance goals are fulfilled

Answer 25

boring

Question 26

answer:

what type of relationship is being described?
approach goals are fulfilled, avoidance goals are fulfilled

Answer 26

flourishing

Question 27

define

self-expansion model

Answer 27

we are attracted to partnerships that expand the range of our interests, skills and experience

Question 28

define

approach motivation

Answer 28

pursue pleasure motivation is to feel good

Question 29

define:

avoidance motivation

Answer 29

strive to avoid unpleasent events or negative feelings