social exchange theory

Question 1

the social exchange theory is?

Answer 1

an economic theory that views relationships in rewards and costs

Question 2

examples of rewards in relationships

Answer 2

sex, money, dates, compassion

Question 3

examples of costs in relationships

Answer 3

time, comittment, money, effort

Question 4

why do individuals weigh up relationships

Answer 4

to see if it is profitable, or if they need to leave or find a new relationship

Question 5

what happens to relationships that benefit from both parties

Answer 5

they suceed and feel equal

Question 6

what is the comparison level?

Answer 6

what a person believes they deserve to recieve based on previous retionships or the social norms

Question 7

why do comparison levels vary between people

Answer 7

those who have a low cl are satisfied with smaller profits than those with a higher cl

Question 8

limitations of the theory

Answer 8

it is deterministic as some studies say it fails to to explain the role of free will, some relationships are maintained out of love

Question 9

what was Browns 1986 study?

Answer 9

identified communal couples who love eachother, and exchange couples whp keep track of profits and losses within the relationships.

Question 10

what was Browns 1986s study findings?

Answer 10

• it suggests that set fails to explain the maintainance for communal couples, only exchange couples
• therefore it weakens the theories external validity