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equity theory
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- 1What does the equity theory suggest is missing from the social exchange theory?The concept of equity (fairness)
- 2What did Walster suggest matters most in a relationship?That both partners' level of profit is roughly the same
- 3If a relationship is perceived as equitable, what does this mean?The relationship is satisfying, and therefore more likely to be maintained.
- 4True or False- in a relationship, the size of the rewards and costs don't have to be the same, just the ratiotrue
- 5What are the consequences of inequity?One partner under benefiting- one individual has a lower level of profit in comparison to their partner, causes dissatisfaction in terms of hostility, resentment and humiliation
One partner over benefiting- This individual has a higher level of profit, causes dissatisfaction in terms of guilt, pity and shame - 6What can lead to the perception of inequity?Change in rewards and costs over time
- 7What kind of correlation does the equity theory predict between inequity and dissatisfaction?strong positive
- 8Who came up with the features of restoring equality?Hatfield and Rapson
- 9What does perceiving inequality lead us to do?restore the status quo
- 10What is the first option for restoring equality?Restoration of actual equity
- 11How is equity restored in the restoration of actual equity?Individuals can restore equity by voluntarily setting things right or by urging their partner to do so
- 12What is the second option of restoring equity?Restoration of psychological equity
- 13How is equity restored in the restoration of psychological equity?Couples in equitable relationships can distort reality and convince themselves they are perfectly fair as they are
- 14What happens if we are unable to restore the equity?Physical or emotional separation occurs
- 15Describe physical or emotional separationphysical= leaving the relationship
emotional= no longer having feelings - 16What is a strength of the equity theory?There is supporting evidence for the equity theory. Utne et al conducted a survey on 118 newly married couples, where equity was measured on two self report scales. It was found that couples who considered their relationship equitable were more satisfied than those who thought they were under/over benefiting. This increases the validity of the equity theory by confirming its prediction that equity is linked to satisfaction
- 17What is a weakness surrounding the research into the equity theory?Although research has established a relationship between inequity and dissatisfaction, the nature of the relationship between them is unclear. Clark argues that people shouldn't view their relationship in terms of rewards and equity, and if they do, this is a sign of marriage dissatisfaction. According to this perspective, dissatisfaction is a cause instead of a consequence of inequity. This reduces the validity of the equity theory, showing that equity may not be the cause of satisfaction.
- 18What is a weakness of the equity theory?The theory is affected by individual differences. Not all partners in romantic relationships are concerned with achieving equity. Husemen et al found that some partners are prepared to put more into the relationship than what they are getting out and others are satisfied to be over benefiting and don't feel feelings of guilt. This reduces the reliability of the equity theory as it shows that equity isn't universal in all relationships
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- GCSE Psychology Flashcards on equity theory, created by Emily Mawson on 30/08/2020.
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