Social exchange theorists contend that

a. relationships develop and change in terms of the type and depth of the selfdisclosure
between relational partners.
b. people conduct a cost-benefit analysis when determining whether they should
invest in a relationship, given what they get out of it.
c. engaging in self-disclosure can contribute to the development, maintenance, and
enhancement of relationships.
d. relationships follow a trajectory and can be classified in terms of particular stages
of integration, maintenance, or termination.
e. relationships are ongoing and that relational meaning ebbs and flows, based on
partners' attributions.


b

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