chapter 6: interdependency Flashcards
define
social exchange theory
social life entails the mutual exchange of desireable rewards with others
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rewards
anything in an interaction that is desireable and welcome that brings enjoyment and fulfillment
define
costs
punishing, undesirable experience including psychological ones
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rewards- costs =
outcomes
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comparison level (CL)
the value of out outcomes that we believe we deserve in our dealing with others
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outcomes - CL =
satisfaction/dissatisfaction
define
comparison level for alternatives (Clalt)
criterion that we use to decide if we could be doing better somewhere else
define
investments
the things you would lose if the relationship ends
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factors of perception of alternatives
- self-esteem
- knowledge of potential partners
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outcomes - CLalt =
dependenc/independence
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what does a happy/stable relationship look
current outcomes, CL, CLalt
- current outcomes, CLalt, CL
- current outcomes, CL, CLalt
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what does an unhappy/unstable relationship look like?
current outcomes, Cl, CLalt
- CL, CL alt, Current outcomes
- CLalt, CL , Current outcomes
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what does a unhappy/stable relationship look like
current outcomes, Cl, CLalt
- CL, Current outcomes, CLalt
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what does a happy/unstable relationship look like
current outcomes, CL, CLalt
- CLalt, Current outcomes, CL
define:
adaptation level phenomenon
tendency to judg an experience relative to previous experiences
the newness wears off
define:
exchange relationships
people do favors expecting to be repaid by recieving comparable benefits
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communal relationships
partners feel a special concern for others wellbeing and they provide favors and support to one another without expecting payment
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equity theory
people are most satisfied in relationships in which there is proportional justice
partners gain benefits equal to effort put in
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ways to restore equity
- change you(r) partners outcomes/contributions
- change your perceptions/convince yourself it is equitable
- abandon relationship
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personal commitment
people want to continue a relationship because they are attracted to their partner and the relationship is satisfying
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constraint commitment
people feel they have to continue the relationship because it would be too costly to leave
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moral commitment
sense of moral obligation to ones partner or to ones relationship - it would be improper to break vows or promises
Answer:
what type of relationship is being described?
approach goals are fulfilled, avoidance goals are thwarted
precarious
Answer:
what type of relationship is being described?
approach goals are thwarted, avoidance goals are thwarted
distressed
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what type of relationship is being described?
approach goals are thwarted, avoidance goals are fulfilled
boring
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what type of relationship is being described?
approach goals are fulfilled, avoidance goals are fulfilled
flourishing
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self-expansion model
we are attracted to partnerships that expand the range of our interests, skills and experience
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approach motivation
pursue pleasure motivation is to feel good
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avoidance motivation
strive to avoid unpleasent events or negative feelings
