You pick up an article and read the following: In a dating relationship, each person attempts to gain social approval and acceptance
If one person makes an elaborate entry and presents an expensive gift to obtain more approval, the other person feels a need to maintain balance in the relationship. A repayment through an offer of something of value (e.g., expressions of affection, sexual relations, etc.) is expected. Failure to repay the social debt may create embarrassment or place the receiver of the gift in a position of dependence. Which theoretical framework is the author using?
A) structural functional
B) conflict
C) symbolic interactionism
D) exchange theory
D
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A. apathy. B. hostility. C. competition. D. amicability.
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A) 1905 B) 1871 C) 1932 D) 1917
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Agreements or ground rules can be made in the ending phase of the group.