Jose weighed the pros and cons of trying to continue a relationship with Dora after she moved across the country to take a new job. Jose decided that both the material and emotional costs of maintaining the relationship were not worth the effort

His decision to end his relationship with Dora can best be explained by __________ theory.
a) attraction
b) rules
c) relationship
d) social exchange


Answer: d

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