Nicole frequently belittles her boyfriend Tyrone, calling him stupid and worthless, and slaps him when she gets mad. Tyrone also found out that Nicole recently cheated on him with one of his best friends at a party. He knows he deserves better, but Tyrone doesn’t break up with her, saying that he hasn’t met anyone else that he’d rather be with and he would rather put up with her than be alone. Which principle of social exchange theory best describes Tyrone’s reasons for staying in this relationship? a. Outcomes b. Comparison levels c. Comparison level for alternatives d. Reactance
Question
Nicole frequently belittles her boyfriend Tyrone, calling him stupid and worthless, and slaps him when she gets mad. Tyrone also found out that Nicole recently cheated on him with one of his best friends at a party. He knows he deserves better, but Tyrone doesn’t break up with her, saying that he hasn’t met anyone else that he’d rather be with and he would rather put up with her than be alone. Which principle of social exchange theory best describes Tyrone’s reasons for staying in this relationship? a. Outcomes b. Comparison levels c. Comparison level for alternatives d. Reactance
Solution
The principle of social exchange theory that best describes Tyrone's reasons for staying in this relationship is the "Comparison level for alternatives". This principle suggests that people evaluate their relationships in terms of potential alternatives. Tyrone is choosing to stay in this relationship because he believes he hasn't met anyone else he'd rather be with, indicating that his comparison level for alternatives is low. He perceives that the potential alternatives to his current relationship are not better, thus he chooses to stay despite the negative treatment.
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