PSY 663 Topic 5 Discussions GCU

PSY 663 Topic 5 Discussions GCU

Topic 5 DQ 1

How do different perspectives impact relationship development and maintenance particularly, in terms of exchange versus communal factors? Have you ever experienced these different perspectives? Provide examples.

Topic 5 DQ 2

Using the social exchange theory, equity theory and penetration theory, describe how relationships are maintained or ended. What role does attachment style play in the level of intimacy shared in friendships or intimate relationships?

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Social exchange theory, equity theory and penetration theory

Introduction

In this article, we’ll look at social exchange theory, equity theory and penetration theory. We’ll explore how these theories can be used to explain human behavior and solve problems in the workplace.

Social exchange theory

Social exchange theory is based on the idea that people are rational and self-interested. The theory states that people perform social exchanges to satisfy their own needs, which include such things as power, prestige and comfort.

The main goal of any relationship is to gain something from it (the benefits). For example, if you see someone at a party who has an amazing outfit or shoes that you want but don’t have any money for them or time for them or both of those things then there’s a cost associated with getting what you want from this person: They might say no because they feel like they can’t afford it or won’t have time for someone’s request when she’s busy taking care of her baby/child/husband/wife etc…

Equity theory

Equity theory, also known as equity theory or justice, is the idea that people should be treated equally. The principle of equality means that everyone has an equal right to things such as education and healthcare regardless of their wealth or social status. This concept has been applied in many contexts such as sports teams and business partnerships.

Equity theory was first developed by sociologist Émile Durkheim in his book Suicide (1951). He believed that society was divided into two groups: “haves” (people who owned things) versus “have-nots” (people without possessions). These two groups were thought to be separate from each other because they had different needs and privileges in life; however there were many similarities between them too like being born into this world with no guarantee about what will happen next (i.e., death). Therefore we need some kind of framework which can help us understand how our society works today without having any specific rules set beforehand just yet!

Penetration theory

Penetration theory is a social exchange model that posits that people’s actions and behaviors are driven by their self-interest. In other words, it says that people do things to improve their own welfare, both material and relational (the latter being the focus of this article).

The main principles of penetration theory are:

• People want to get along with others. They want to be liked and accepted by others, so they attempt to gain their favor in order not only for themselves but also for their own self-esteem.

• Social interactions involve exchanges between two parties who have different interests or desires at stake (i.e., there are costs involved). These exchanges may be either direct (involving money) or indirect (using time). Direct exchanges include buying products from sellers; indirect ones include bargaining over wages with employers/employees; using one’s name when speaking with someone else because it means something different than what it sounds like; etc…

Takeaway:

When you’re talking about social exchange theory, equity theory and penetration theory, it can be difficult to know where one ends and the other begins. But in this case, they are all related!

Social exchange theory focuses on the exchange of rewards and costs in social relationships. In other words: how do people get things from each other? Equity theory looks at perceived fairness within these interactions; for example if I give you something for free but then take it back later when I’ve had my own meal (or even though you have paid me), then what would be considered fair? And penetration theory refers to our relationship with others as individuals or groups – how do we feel about our identity being associated with others using labels like “the black community” or “the gay community”?

Conclusion

So, which theory do you think is the best? We think social exchange is the most useful one in our everyday lives. It’s more practical, but also more interesting and easy to understand. If you want to know more about social exchange, then you should read this article: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Social Exchange Theory