In her investment model of close relationships, what does Rusbult (1983) define as an investment?
a. any monetary inputs into the relationship
b. any inputs into a relationship that would be lost if one left that relationship
c. the psychological interest that accrues to people in relationships
d. the total costs of leaving a relationship
Answer: B
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