Question

Leland and Abbey have been best friends for two years. Leland recently discovered that Abbey had been lying to her. Leland is considering ending their friendship. To help her decide, she wrote a list of pros and cons about the relationship. What theory best explains Leland's thinking about communication

Answer 1

Answer:

Social Exchange Theory

Explanation:

The Social Exchange Theory states that  social behavior is the result of an exchange process in which the purpose is to maximize benefits and minimize costs.

According to this theory, people weigh the benefits and risks of the social relationship. If the risks are greater than the rewards, then the people terminate the relationship.

By writing a list of pros and cons about the relationship, Leland is weighing the benefits and risks of her relationship with Abbey and therefore this is explained better by the Social Exchange Theory.