equity theory A01 Flashcards
1
Q
what does the equity theory claim?
A
that people are most comfortable when the benefits of their relationship is equal to the cost ( what they put in)
2
Q
who conducted a study of equity?
A
Stafford and Canary
3
Q
the greater the inequity in a relationship the greater the what?
A
the dissatisfaction and stress
4
Q
relationships that lack equity are associated with what?
A
distinct types of dissatisfaction
5
Q
name a way of dealing with inequity
A
restoration of actual equity
6
Q
who suggested three ways of dealing with inequity?
A
Hatfield and Rapson
7
Q
if people perceive inequity in their relationship then they are motivated to what?
A
restore it
8
Q
name the three ways in dealing with inequity
A
restoration of actual equity, restoration of psychological equity and leaving
