Steve regularly surprises his wife, Marcie, with flowers and gifts. He always tries to make her feel special by taking her out to fancy restaurants and on holidays. However, Marcie often takes him for granted and does not truly appreciate what he does for her. According to the social exchange theory, which of the following is most likely to be true?

A. Steve's costs are greater than his rewards.
B. Steve's costs are less than Marcie's costs.
C. Steve's rewards are greater than his costs.
D. Steve's rewards are greater than Marcie's rewards.


Answer: A

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