In any interpersonal relationship, the person who holds the power is the one less interested in and less dependent on the rewards and punishments controlled by the other person. This is known as the _______.
A) equality principle
B) principle of less interest
C) relationship investment principle
D) reward/cost principle

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The principle described in the question is known as the principle of least interest, which states that in any interpersonal relationship, the person who holds the power is the one less interested in and less dependent on the rewards and punishments controlled by the other person. None of the other answer choices accurately describe this principle.

In Any Interpersonal Relationship, the Person Who Holds the Power