PSY327H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Social Exchange Theory, Agreeableness, Positive Illusions
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Commitment: the intention to persist with a relationship could be a positive or negative relationship, social exchange theory there is an economic model of human. Behavior is guided by norm of reciprocity we give and take according to what is given and taken from us. Rewards v. costs: we want to increase the rewards we get and minimize any costs from a relationship. Rewards can be anything an individual perceives as positive. Costs can include; time out in the relationship, conflict, opportunities lost. Rewards and costs are subjective and differ from person to person. The greater the reward and fewer the costs, the more satisfied the relationship is and the longer it lasts. Rewards and costs can be tangible/material or intangible/social. Costs are particularly influential because; we pay more attention to costs, we remember costs more than rewards, costs have roughly.
