Lesson 6 -Equity Theory Flashcards
1
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equity theory
A
economic model based on the idea of fairness for each partner.
Emphasises the need for each partner to experience a balance
2
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what will be felt if the relationship becomes unfair
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distress
3
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emotion felt when ppl over benefit and receive more rewards than their partners.
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guilt and pity
4
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when can an imbalance of rewards be tolerated
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when both parties accept the situation
eg. one lost the job , the other supporting
5
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equity vs equality
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equality is everyone getting the same, equity is fairness
6
Q
+eval of equity theory
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+1500 couples studied and found high risk of divorce when women under benefit
+female monkeys get angry when they don’t get a reward after a game when they see others getting a reward
7
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- eval of equity theory
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- applicable to individualist cultures
- measuring cost and benefit diminishes love
-free will to end a rs even if its equitable
