PSYCH354 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Equity Theory, Derogation, Positive Illusions
10 Nov 2013
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Lecture 6 interdependence: what they are getting are in proportion and are fair, different ratios, meaning that things are not in equity. Inequity causes distress: putting in a lot of effort in comparison to their partner under-benefit (opposite for over-benefit) Evidence that equity matters: more likely to fall in love when they feel equal, when things are fair, equitable tends to create stability. If you feel you contribute a lot more than you could do less: can try to get your partner to change, restore psychological equity. Can change our action or feelings by changing our perceptions. Most cases, parents tend to be more giving: happy marriages. A lot more flexibility, not keeping track of equity. Benefits given without expecting anything: exchange. Expect to get something out of it. If people intend to pay you back right away, makes it seem like business transaction, not so communal.
