#1
According to Social Exchange Theory, what is the central concept that individuals weigh when making decisions?
Emotional intelligence
Costs and benefits
Altruism
Social conformity
#2
According to Social Exchange Theory, what is the term for the resources or benefits that individuals gain from a relationship?
Costs
Rewards
Liabilities
Inducements
#3
According to Social Exchange Theory, what role do norms play in influencing individual behavior within relationships?
Norms establish the value of rewards in a relationship.
Norms determine the types of costs individuals are willing to bear.
Norms provide guidelines for appropriate exchanges within a social context.
Norms regulate the emotional responses to rewards and costs.
#4
What is the term for the expectation that individuals will reciprocate the benefits received in a social exchange, according to Social Exchange Theory?
Altruism
Reciprocity
Synergy
Conformity
#5
What is the term for the tendency of individuals to compare their relationships with those of others, according to Social Exchange Theory?
Social comparison
Equity assessment
Reciprocity evaluation
Cost-benefit analysis
#6
Which theorist is credited with the development of Social Exchange Theory?
Kurt Lewin
Jean Piaget
George Homans
Albert Bandura
#7
In Social Exchange Theory, what term refers to the balance between the rewards and costs of a relationship?
Equilibrium
Affection
Commitment
Reciprocity
#8
Which psychological principle aligns closely with the concept of reciprocity in Social Exchange Theory?
Operant conditioning
Social learning theory
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Cognitive dissonance theory
#9
What is the term for the process of weighing the costs and rewards of a potential exchange or relationship before deciding to engage?
Social comparison
Decision analysis
Equity assessment
Cost-benefit analysis
#10
Which term refers to the perception that an individual's contribution to a relationship is equal to their partner's contribution, according to Social Exchange Theory?
Equity
Reciprocity
Mutuality
Satisfaction
#11
In Social Exchange Theory, what is the term for the phenomenon where individuals minimize their contributions to a relationship while still expecting significant rewards?
Free riding
Overcompensation
Coercion
Dependency
#12
Which factor influences the level of commitment in a social exchange relationship, according to Social Exchange Theory?
Shared interests
Mutual friends
Perceived alternatives
Geographical proximity
#13
What does Social Exchange Theory suggest about relationships with high costs and low rewards?
They are unstable and likely to dissolve
They are characterized by unconditional love
They lead to increased social conformity
They are less susceptible to external influences
#14
In Social Exchange Theory, what role does trust play in maintaining relationships?
It reduces the perception of costs
It increases the perception of rewards
It decreases the likelihood of alternative options
It enhances the perception of commitment
#15
How does Equity Theory differ from Social Exchange Theory in terms of relationship dynamics?
Equity Theory focuses on equality, while Social Exchange Theory focuses on maximizing rewards.
Equity Theory emphasizes altruism, while Social Exchange Theory emphasizes reciprocity.
Equity Theory suggests that rewards should outweigh costs, while Social Exchange Theory suggests equal exchange.
Equity Theory emphasizes self-interest, while Social Exchange Theory emphasizes group harmony.
#16
According to Social Exchange Theory, what effect does the perception of scarcity of alternatives have on commitment?
It decreases commitment due to fear of missing out.
It increases commitment by reducing perceived alternatives.
It has no effect on commitment but affects satisfaction.
It leads to mutual dependence rather than commitment.
#17
How does Social Exchange Theory explain the behavior of individuals who remain in abusive relationships?
They perceive high costs as acceptable due to low alternative options.
They prioritize altruistic motives over personal benefits.
They lack the cognitive ability to assess rewards and costs accurately.
They are unaware of the existence of alternative options.