PSYCH 280 Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Social Exchange Theory
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We"re more attracted to people who are moderately selective in their social preferences. Found that attractiveness increases as closing time approached in a bar, only for participants not in committed relationships. Exchange - no special responsibility is assumed for partner. Benefits are given with expectations of reciprocity in the future. Communal - special responsibility is assumed for partner. Benefits are given, non contingently, to support partner"s welfare. When someone is not being a friend. There must be rewards for your efforts, social exchange, but it"s one sided. Social exchange theory - subjective cost-benefit analysis of relationship. Cl - expectations about what people think they deserve in a relationship. Cl-alt - expectations of what people think they can get out of alternative relationships. Self-image goals - managing the impressions others have of us. By controlling what you think of me, i"ll get my way. Compassionate goals - supportive and constructive for others. Managing your goals (crocker and canevello, 2008)
