According to Nye (1988), which of the following statements is true about exchange theory?
A. It asserts that all individuals attempt to keep their costs lower than their rewards in interaction.
B. It views humans primarily as cognitive creatures who are influenced and shaped by their interaction experiences.
C. It asserts that all societies are characterized by inequality, conflict, and change as groups within the society struggle over scarce resources.
D. It views an intimate group to be composed of interrelated parts (individuals) that influence each other and work together.
Answer: A
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