Social Exchange Theory 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyRelationshipsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: laylaashcroftCreated on: 27-03-18 16:02 Thibault and Kelley Two ways in which we measure the profit in a romantic relationships (comparison level and comparison level for alternatives) 1 of 9 Comparison level Do the benefits/costs meet my expectations for this type of relationship? 2 of 9 Comparison level for alternatives What alternatives are there for this type of relationship? 3 of 9 The four stages through which relationships develop Sampling stage, Bargaining stage, Commitment stage, Institutionalisation stage 4 of 9 Sampling stage The costs and rewards of associating with others are explored 5 of 9 Bargaining stage A process of negotiation in which rewards and costs are agreed 6 of 9 Commitment stage Exchange of rewards and acceptance of costs are stabilised 7 of 9 Institutionalisation stage Norms and expectations are firmly established 8 of 9 Social exchange theory The idea that in any relationship both partners are continually giving and receiving items of value to and from each other. 9 of 9
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