Gilbert, who is currently involved in an exclusive relationship, believes very strongly in the basic principle of exchange theory. Gilbert is likely to call off the relationship if

(a) his partner is putting more into the relationship than he is.
(b) the rewards outweigh the costs.
(c) the costs outweigh the rewards.
(d) his contribution to the relationship is not recognized.


(c)

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