Equity Theory Evaluation

Question 1

What is the mnemonic for this evaluation?

Answer 1

. Cultural validity
. Research support
- methodological issues
. Types of relationship
. Individual differences

Question 2

Which type of relationship is equity theory more applicable to?

Answer 2

Short-term relationships
- in the long-term, equal rewards and costs are not much of a factor

Question 3

Why is equity theory not consistently important in relationships?

Answer 3

It is normal for someone to put in more effort at the start of a relationship based on initial attraction to try and woo the other person etc.