Social Exchange Theory and the Investment Model of Commitment share a few ideas, among them the apparent similarity between Social Exchange Theory's CL_ALTand the Investment Model's _____________. A) satisfaction level B) physical attractiveness C) interpersonal reliance D) quality of alternatives E) Investment size

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Both Social Exchange Theory's CL_ALT and Investment Model's quality of alternatives refer to the perceived value of alternative options outside of the current relationship. Social Exchange Theory's CL_ALT considers the perceived value of the best alternative to the current relationship (B1) compared to the perceived value of the current relationship (CL) and the perceived value of the best alternative to being alone (ALT). The Investment Model's quality of alternatives similarly considers the perceived value of alternative relationship options compared to the current relationship, which influences individuals' commitment to their current relationship. Therefore, the best choice is D, quality of alternatives.

Social Exchange Theory and the Investment Model of Commitment Share