After spending 6 months getting to know Ethan, Kaylee decided that her relationship with Ethan really wasn't worth all the time and energy she was investing in the relationship. Which theory best explains the decision-making process that Kaylee went through in her relationship with Ethan?
A) Uncertainty reduction theory
B) Relational uncertainty theory
C) Social penetration theory
D) Social exchange theory
E) Attribution theory

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Social exchange theory suggests that individuals make decisions about relationships based on a cost-benefit analysis. Kaylee likely weighed the effort and resources she was investing in the relationship (costs) against the rewards and benefits she was receiving (benefits) and ultimately decided that the relationship was not worth it.

After Spending 6 Months Getting to Know Ethan, Kaylee Decided