Bruce and Pam Have Just Started Dating

Multiple Choice

Bruce and Pam have just started dating. According to social exchange theory, their relationship is likely to last longer and be more satisfying if they each feel that

A) the rewards gained from the relationship are shared equally between them.
B) the costs of maintaining the relationship are shared equally between them.
C) the rewards gained from the relationship are equal to the costs of maintaining the relationship.
D) the rewards gained from the relationship are greater than the costs of maintaining the relationship.