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AQA A-Level Psychology 7182
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Relationships
Theories of romantic relationships
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Overview
Social exchange theory and the standards a relationship is judged against, equity theory, and the factors that predict commitment in Rusbult's investment model.
What you need to know
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Key term
Against which two standards is a relationship judged in social exchange theory?
Key term
What does equity theory say determines satisfaction in a relationship?
Who and when
Which three factors predict commitment in Rusbult's investment model?
Process
Name and describe the phases of Duck's model of relationship breakdown.
Study
What did Le and Agnew's meta-analysis show about the investment model?
Evaluation
Give two criticisms of the economic theories of romantic relationships.
Evaluation
What is the main limitation of Duck's phase model?
Questions from this subtopic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
- 1
What is the central premise of social exchange theory regarding how relationships are maintained?
Model answer
Relationships are maintained through a cost-benefit analysis where individuals seek to maximise rewards and minimise costs.
- 2
In social exchange theory, what does companionship represent?
Model answer
Companionship is a reward in relationships.
- 3
According to social exchange theory, how is emotional support classified?
Model answer
Emotional support is classified as a reward in relationships.
- 4
In social exchange theory, what category does sex fall into?
Model answer
Sex is classified as a reward in relationships.
- 5
How are resources (such as money or material goods) classified in social exchange theory?
Model answer
Resources are classified as rewards in relationships.
- 6
In social exchange theory, what type of factor is time considered to be?
Model answer
Time is considered a cost in relationships.
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