Theories of Romantic Relationships 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyRelationshipsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: amymoxonCreated on: 16-10-17 22:09 Who proposed the Social Exchange Theory? Thibault and Kelly 1 of 15 What is the equation used in SET? Rewards-Costs=Profit 2 of 15 Give 3 examples of possible costs in a relationship. Sacrifices, Finances, Time, etc... 3 of 15 What other factors does SET ignore? Cultural/religious/individual beliefs 4 of 15 What does Walster suggest in the Equity theory? Both partners level of equity must be similar for maintenance. 5 of 15 What does inequitity lead to? Dissatisfaction 6 of 15 What are the three ways to deal with inequity? Restore actual equity, restore psychological equity or leave. 7 of 15 What is an advantage of the Equity Theory? It has supporting evidence from 118 newly married couples completing a survey. 8 of 15 What does the investment model aim to do? address the issues with SET 9 of 15 What does Rusbult emphasise the importance of? Commitment 10 of 15 What real life applications does this theory have? Able to explain why people stay in abusive relationships 11 of 15 What is the 3rd stage of Ducks model? Social 12 of 15 What does the intrapsychic stage involve? Private dissatisifaction 13 of 15 Can a relationship be resolved in the grave-dressing stage? No 14 of 15 What is one critisism of this theory? Oversimplified/incomplete or methodological issues 15 of 15
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