A researcher has observed Adam and Sara's 5-year dating relationship.The researcher notes that Adam,willing to overlook Sara's annoying qualities and focus on her positive qualities as a kind and thoughtful person,decided to ask Sara to marry him.Adam's relationship decision supports which of these theories?

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Adam's decision to overlook Sara's negative qualities and focus on her positive qualities reflects the principles of exchange theory, which suggest that individuals make decisions based on the costs and benefits of their relationships. By valuing Sara's positive qualities, Adam may believe that the benefits of being with her outweigh the costs of her annoying qualities, leading him to propose marriage.

A Researcher Has Observed Adam and Sara's 5-Year Dating Relationship