P3: Social Exchange Theory

Question 1

What is SET:

Answer 1

Economic theory of romantic R
One performs c/b analysis. If their rewards e.g. financial help, emotional support are low in their costs e.g. jealousy & loss of freedom is low then they’ll be more committed to the R.

Question 2

What comparisons do we make

Answer 2

To our prev R and alternative R.

External factors such as media films n tv.

Question 3

AO3: - I&D: cultural bias

Answer 3

Some countries frown upon the idea of divorce. Or choosing who to marry. This theory is western biased n ignored the cultural differences

Question 4

AO3: - lacks ext. val. Murstain et al (1977)

Answer 4

SET lacks ext val and can’t apply to everyone. Inds who use the techniques lack reliance n trust to their partner can be argued.
Psychologist suggested set applies to those who ‘keep a score’. Such inds were Sus n insecure -> theory only applies to R w lacking confidence