Economic theories of relationships (SET and EQUITY)

What do the initials SET stand for?

• Social equity theory

• Social exchange theory

• Social energy theory

• Social equality theory

How do we calculate profit?

• Minus costs from reward

• Minus rewards from cost

• Balance costs and rewards

Odd one out

• Financial support

• Emotional care

• Travel expenses

• Companionship

What is the CL?

• Comparison to profit in future alternatives

• Comparison to your partner

• Comparison to profit in previous relations

• Comparison to other couples

What is the CLalt?

• Comparison to to other couples

• Comparison to profit in potential future relationships

• Comparison to your partner

• Comparison to profit in previous relationships

When will our relationship be maintained

• When CL is LOW and CLalt is HIGH

• When CL is HIGH and CL alt is LOW

• When CL is LOW and CLalt is LOW

• When neither CL or CLT is LOW

In Sprechers research what was the variable most related to commitment?

• CL

• PROFIT

• CLalt

• Attraction

The concepts of SET are not scientific. Why?

• Not subjective concepts

• Not reliable concepts

• Not objective concepts

• Not realistic

SET ignores the fact that when in relationships we become what?

• Tolerant of our situation

• Lazy

• Bored of our partner

• Restless

Equity is.......

• Equality

• Fairness

• Selflessness

• Unfairness