Question

In their relationship, Mark is concerned with maintaining an equal ratio of rewards and costs, whereas Jenn is concerned with being responsive to Mark's needs. Mark views the relationship as a(n) ________ relationship and Jenn views it as a(n) ________ relationship.
a) dependent; interdependent
b) exchange; communal
c) interlocked; loose
d) communal; interdependent

Answer 1

Answer:

b) exchange; communal                                

Explanation:

Exchange relationship: The term exchange relationship is defined as a relationship in which benefits are given to another person by keeping the expectation of getting the comparable or similar benefit in future as well as in return to a particular benefit already being received. It is considered as ubiquitous (found everywhere).

Communal relationship: The term communal relationship is defined as a relationship in which a person feels responsible for his or her partner's welfare. This relationship is considered as unconditional in which a person would do everything for his or her partner.

In the question above, Mark views the relationship as an exchange relationship and Jenn views it as a communal relationship.