Two classmates ask you to spend a couple of hours helping them prepare for a chemistry test. According to social exchange theory,you would be most likely to help them if

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According to social exchange theory, people are motivated to maximize their rewards and minimize their costs in any given situation. In this case, the potential rewards of helping your classmates (such as feeling good about oneself, receiving gratitude) would need to outweigh the costs (such as time and effort spent helping). Feeling guilty for refusing their request would be a cost, and thus, make it more likely that you would choose to help them. The other choices may not have as much of an impact on your decision to help or not.

Two Classmates Ask You to Spend a Couple of Hours