PSYC 2310 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Social Exchange Theory, Physical Attractiveness, Equity Theory

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 2310
• Professor: Saba Safdar

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Simila(cid:396)it(cid:455): (cid:449)e like peeps (cid:449)ho a(cid:396)e si(cid:373)ila(cid:396) to us matching hypothesis seek partners who are roughly at their own level of physical attractiveness: complementarity: both partners are good at their own domains, no competition. Peeps who are different can be interested/excited with each other initially but eventually get disinterested. Reciprocity: + response to + behaviour, and response to behaviour, reciprocate attraction. Social exchange theory theory that peeps satisfaction in a relationship is determined by the costs and rewards of the relationship. Comparison level extent to which peeps expect relationships to be rewarding. Comparison level for alternatives the cost/benefits a person could receive from someone else. Equity theory relationship satisfaction is based on cost/benefit for each partner. Loyalty: partner remains committed, waits for things to get better. Neglect: giving up on relationship and withdrawing emotionally.