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iveyjurea · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Consider the following things that a person might experience in a relationship: financial security, emotional support, social status. According to Rusbult's (1983) investment theory, these things that might be lost were the relationship to end are called

a. interpersonal benefits.
b. investments.
c. comparison levels.
d. relational resources.

Question 2

Keep in mind Rusbult's (1983) social exchange approach to relationships. Who is more likely to realize that relationships involve costs as well as rewards?

a. Jessica, who has been dating David for a relatively long time
b. Matthew, who takes a passionate approach to love
c. Marilyn, who is head-over-heels in love with Jack
d. Harvey, who has invested little in his relationship with Diana