Family Studies 1015A/B Lecture 11: Comparison Level

• School: Western University
• Department: Family Studies
• Course: Family Studies 1015A/B
• Professor: Bridget Demachi

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Describes the value of outcome that we expect and deserve in our dealings with others. When our outcomes exceed our comparison levels, we get more than minimum payoff you expect from the relationship, we"re happy and content. But when our outcomes fall below our comparison levels, we"re disgruntled and distressed. ( even if the outcomes are pretty good) So, even if a relationship is profitable and rewarding, you may not be satisfied if the profit isn"t big enough to meet your expectations. People have a long history of highly rewarding relationship are likely to have high cl, meaning that they expect and feel they deserve very good outcome now. they fluctuate along with the outcomes we receive. Describes the outcomes we think we can get elsewhere. the outcomes you will receive by leaving current relationship and moving to the best alternative partnership or situation available.