Social Exchange Theory

Question 1

Social exchange theory

Answer 1

Likelihood of a relationship continuing based on input and output as well as what they expect compared to what they receive.
Profit vs loss
Comparison level
Comparison to alternatives

Question 2

Kurdek & Schmitt

Answer 2

185 couples - questionnaire individually
Greater relationship satisfaction:
-perception of benefits of current relationship
-seeing alternatives as less attractive
Same for homo and hetero

Question 3

Evaluation

Answer 3

+real world application- relationship therapy
+evidence- influence of comparison levels
-problems defining costs and benefits
-overemphasis on costs and benefits