Thibaut and Kelley suggest that people want relationships
A) that offer rewards without any costs
B) no matter the cost
C) that offer high rewards and few costs
D) that have an equal amount of cost and rewards

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Thibaut and Kelley's Social Exchange Theory states that individuals want relationships that offer high rewards and few costs. This means that people want relationships that provide them with maximum benefits or rewards, while minimizing the amount of effort or costs required to maintain the relationship.

Thibaut and Kelley Suggest That People Want Relationships