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lidoalex · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

In their relationship, Mark is concerned with maintaining an equal ratio of rewards and costs, whereas Jenn is concerned with being responsive to Mark's needs.

Mark views the relationship as a(n) ________ relationship and Jenn views it as a(n) ________ relationship.
a. exchange; communal
b. interlocked; loose
c. communal; interdependent
d. dependent; interdependent

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about communal versus exchange relationships? In communal relationships, partners

a. are unconcerned about issues of equity.
b. are more likely to redefine costs as rewards.
c. assess equity over the long haul, rather than day-to-day.
d. are more willing to distort reality in order to keep the relationship alive.