According to social exchange theories, anything that involves a person's time and effort or that represents lost opportunities is known as a(n) _______.
A) reward
B) barrier
C) cost
D) investment

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Social exchange theories posit that individuals make rational calculations in their social interactions, weighing the costs and benefits of each decision. Therefore, a cost is anything that requires a person to invest time, effort, or resources or represents a lost opportunity, which may then affect the individual's decision making. Options A, B, and D refer to different components of social exchange theory but do not fully capture the definition of a cost.

According to Social Exchange Theories, Anything That Involves a Person's