Question

1. John perceives his relationship with Susan as having many rewards and few costs, so he feels fairly satisfied. However, John also perceives that there are many other women in his environment who could provide even more benefits and fewer relationship-related costs. Therefore, John has __________ and may be more likely to end his relationship with Susan.

Answer 1

Question options

a. a lot of alternative relationships

b. few alternative relationships

c. high satisfaction

d. low satisfaction

Answer:

d. low satisfaction

Explanation:

John here a has a low satisfaction and is therefore considering other options that will satisfy him totally. If John had total satisfaction which would mean that he has zero costs and all benefits he would stick to the relationship so he moves from the relationship if he considers that there are fewer costs in a relationship with another person and can only stay in that relationship if it has the lowest costs and highest benefits compared to other relationships.