the investment model

Question 1

what model is rustbelt’s model a development of?

Answer 1

• social exchange theory
• equity theory

Question 2

which three factor affect commitment levels?

Answer 2

• satisfaction
• quality of alternatives
• investment

Question 3

how does satisfaction affect relationships?

Answer 3

A satisfying relationship is when the outcome (rewards – costs) of a relationship surpasses the comparison level.

Question 4

how does the quality of alternatives affect relationships?

Answer 4

In the social exchange model, this is coined comparison of alternatives and is a judgement about whether an alternative partner (or no partner) would bring more rewards and fewer costs.

Question 5

how does investment affect relationships?

Answer 5

The resources associated with a romantic relationship which the partners would lose if the relationship were to end.

Question 6

what is meant by intrinsic investments?

Answer 6

Emotive investments, for example care and love that you have given and recieved.

Question 7

what is meant by extrinsic investments?

Answer 7

Practical investments, such as dogs, houses and cars.

Question 8

what does the investment theory suggest?

Answer 8

This theory suggests that the maintenance of a relationship is determined by commitment (the likelihood that the relationship will persist).

Question 9

how can commitment be strengthened?

Answer 9

Commitment can be strengthened by: Satisfaction Investment.

Question 10

how can commitment be weakened?

Answer 10

Commitment can be weakened by: presence of alternatives of the relationship.