Leslie feels that she does not get as much attention from her partner as she gives.As a result she is now having an affair to balance "the score." This is an example of _________ in practice.

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Leslie's behavior is an example of the equity theory, which proposes that people strive to maintain a balance between their inputs (what they give to a relationship) and their outcomes (what they receive from it). In this case, Leslie feels that she is putting in more effort than she is getting back, so she is seeking to restore balance by having an affair.

Leslie Feels That She Does Not Get as Much Attention