Carmen has been involved in a relationship with Winnie for two years. Winnie is attractive, fun, and loyal. She is also jealous and messy and has a bad temper. What best explains how Carmen will decide whether to continue in this relationship

Social exchange theory

Explanation:

Carmen would deal with this using the social exchange theory. To do this carmen is going to weigh both sides of winnie as presented in this question. Her attractive and loyal side would be measured against her jealous and messy side.

Carmen would then decide to continue or quit this relationship depending on which side outweighs the other. If the messy and jealous side is greater, carmen may decide to quit.