Psychology A-Level
social exchange theory
What social exchange theory means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of social exchange theory
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We weigh rewards against costs and judge the profit against two standards, a comparison level set by past relationships and a comparison level for alternatives.
Topics that use social exchange theory
- Relationships (AQA A-Level)
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