That individuals establish and continue social relationships on the basis of their expectations that such relationships will be mutually beneficial. Which of the following theories does this assumption best characterize?

A. Social penetration theory.
B. Social exchange theory.
C. Social benefit theory.
D. Social market theory.


B. Social exchange theory.

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In 1978, interpersonal communication scholar Mark Knapp processed a dual system model of relationship growth and deterioration depicted as a

a. bar graph. b. two-way staircase. c. two-lane highway. d. ladder.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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True False

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