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Inderpendence and Equity (Investment model)
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Communication
Undergraduate 3
11/10/2009

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Investment model
Definition
an extension of the interdependence theory- theorized that quality of alternatives, relational satisfaction, and investment size affect commitment. Commitment in turn determines whether people stay together or break up.
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Investments
Definition
Resources that become attached to a relationship and would decline in value or be lost if the relationship were to end
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Intrinsic investments
Definition
those that are put directly into the relationship including time effort affection and disclosure
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Extrinsic investments
Definition
resources or benefits that are developed over time as such a result of being in a relationship such a possessions social system, and an identity that is attached to being in a relationship
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