Rustbults Investment Model

Question 1

Commitment

Answer 1

The likelihood that an individual will persist with their current relationship
- high investment
- low quality alternatives

Question 2

3 concepts that influence commitment

Answer 2

Satisfaction
Quality of alternatives
Investment

Question 3

Satisfaction

Answer 3

• if outcomes surpass the comparison level, individuals are satisfied

Question 4

Quality of alternatives

Answer 4

• we may continue a better relationships because there are no better alternatives

Question 5

Investment

Answer 5

• anything an individual puts into a relationship that will be lost if they leave it

Question 6

STATS

Answer 6

IF MODE IS HIGHER THAN THE MEAN IT IS ALWAYS A NEGATIVE SKEW

Question 7

Intrinsic investments

Answer 7

• any resources we directly put into the relationship

Question 8

Extrinsic values

Answer 8

• features that didnt previously exist in the relationship but are now closely associated with it

Question 9

Rustbult et al

Answer 9

• main psychological factor to stay in relationships is commitment
• help explain why dissatisfied partners stay in a relationship, commits to partner
• dont want to see investment go to waste
• work hard to repair damage and rough patches

Question 10

Maintenance mechanisms

Answer 10

• accommodation
• willingness to sacrifice
• forgive for any serious transgression
• positive illusions
• ridiculing alternatives

Question 11

Accommodation

Answer 11

• not engaging in retaliation but promoting the relationship instead

Question 12

Wide application

Answer 12

• has relevance across different cultures and types of relationships
• can explain abusive relationships