Melanie Invests Time and Resources Selecting Special Gifts and Excursions

Multiple Choice

Melanie invests time and resources selecting special gifts and excursions for her partner, Dan. Dan graciously accepts, and on rare occasions will bring her flowers. If we apply social exchange theory to this relationship, what will likely be the outcome?

A) Melanie will grow even more attracted to Dan.
B) Dan will end the relationship.
C) Melanie will begin to feel resentful and end the relationship.
D) They will get married and Melanie will continue to lavish Dan with gifts.