Chapter Ten - Relational Maintenance

Question 1

Equity

Answer 1

theory focuses on determining whether the distribution of resources is fair to both relational partners, measured by comparing the ratio of contributions (or costs) and benefits (or rewards) for each person.

Question 2

General equity/inequity

Answer 2

Represents an overall assessment of the balance between two people’s benefits & contribution.

Question 3

Specific equity/inequity

Answer 3

Focuses on the balance between specific areas like financial resources, physical attractiveness, social status, and supportiveness.

Question 4

Overbenefited

Answer 4

Individuals receive more benefits or make fewer contributions (or both) than their partner does, so that the ratio between them is unbalanced.

Question 5

Underbenefited

Answer 5

Individuals receive fewer benefits or make more contributions than their partner does, so that the ratio between them is unbalanced.