Getting a Fair DealInterdependence TheoryRewardsCostsOutcomes2 Issues…Comparison LevelsPowerPoint PresentationQuality of AlternativesThe Combined Effect of CL and Quality of AlternativesThe Investment ModelSlide 12The Concept of InequityEmotions and BehaviorsDealing with Distress in Inequitable RelationshipsGetting a Fair DealInterdependence and EquityInterdependence TheoryThrough __________ and the exchange of ___________, relational partners become interdependent.People are motivated to be in relationships that provide them with ___________ levels of rewards and ___________ levels of costs.RewardsRewards are positive consequences of being in a relationship•_____________: positive affect when with partner •_____________: being able to meet cool people or being seen as cool yourself•_____________: partner helps accomplish tasks•____________: positive life experiences gained from being in the relationshipCostsCosts are the negative consequences of being in a relationship•_______________: negative affect when with partner •_____________l: dealing with not-cool people or being seen as not-cool yourself•____________: partner prevents tasks from being accomplished or creates more work•____________: life experiences given up for the sake of the relationshipOutcomesThe _____________ refers to the overall level of “profit” or “deficit” in relationshipsThe outcome equals rewards minus costs._______________________Relationships are generally rewarding when outcomes are ______________, and generally costly when outcomes are _________________2 Issues…A single reward or cost can outweigh other rewards and costsTrying to ______________________ can be very difficultComparison LevelsThe _________________ is based your expectations for the outcome (how rewarding or costly do you expect your relationship to be).CL can also be thought of as a __________________ by which people evaluate their relationships.Outcome minus CL= Satisfaction•When the outcome meets or exceeds the CL, people are _______________ .•When the outcome falls under the CL, people are _________________.Quality of AlternativesQuality of Alternatives refers to the expectations people have about the kind of outcomes they could have in an alternative situation______________ alternatives are related to more commitment_______________ alternatives are related to less commitmentThe Combined Effect of CL and Quality of Alternatives Alternatives Are: Poor GoodThe Relationship:Meets or Exceeds CLFails to Meet CLSatisfied and CommittedSatisfied but UncommittedDissatisfied but CommittedDissatisfied and UncommittedThe Investment ModelThe investment model is an extension of interdependence theory.______________are unrecoverable inputs that individuals deposit into relationships•Intrinsic___________ investments: resources put directly into the relationship (time, effort)•________________ investments: resources developed over time as a result of being in the relationship (possessions, social networks)The Concept of InequityWhen one partner is getting a “worse deal” in comparison to the other partner, there is inequity.The person getting the worse deal is ______________The person getting the better deal is __________________Emotions and Behaviors______________ leads to feelings of happiness, satisfaction, fairness, and appreciation____________leads to feelings of frustration, anger, disappointment, and dissatisfaction.__________________can lead to feelings of guilt.Dealing with Distress in Inequitable RelationshipsThe more inequity, the more distress for both partners.People can relieve their distress by:1. ___________________________2. ___________________________3.