Gabrielle Sometimes Finds Simona to Be Annoying, but She Is

Multiple Choice

Gabrielle sometimes finds Simona to be annoying, but she is fond of Simona, and likes that Simona has connections with the people she likes to hang out with. Although there is a cost to the relationship, the benefit of being connected outweighs that cost. This is an example of _______ theory.

A) attribution
B) social exchange
C) communication accommodation
D) social information processing