Author Question: Emile is very satisfied with his lover, Genevieve, and they have been together for many years. But ... (Read 167 times)

eruditmonkey@yahoo.com · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Emile is very satisfied with his lover, Genevieve, and they have been together for many years. But he is constantly investigating other alternatives by going to singles bars and having his profile up on online dating sites. What would the investment model predict about the stability of this relationship?

a. The critical factors for promoting relationship longevity are present, so they will likely stay together in spite of Emile's searches.
b. The relationship may break up due to low sunk costs.
c. The relationship may break up because of high sunk costs.
d. The relationship may break up because of high availability of alternatives.

Question 2

Describe a tradeoff you have had to make in your life.

What will be an ideal response?

guyanai · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

Possible response points:
all responses should address dual nature of the tradeoff--with one path leading to maximizing one benefit while sacrificing another, and the second path reversing this pattern.
Some common responses may include the student decision to attend college. Attending college results in sacrificing immediate income earned for future earnings. Going to college early means earning less now but earning more later. Not attending college means greater earnings in one's youth, but less earning potential in the future.
Another common response may be romantic relationships. Entering into a committed relationship provides all kinds of social security to the partners, but it sacrifices the potential to keep searching for a more interesting or attractive partner in the future. Alternately, one could keep searching and dating around but would have to sacrifice the benefits that come with a committed relationship.