Question

Jacob and Ethan, two college students, are roommates and split their rent and other expenses. Jacob does the cooking, and in return, Ethan does the cleaning and the laundry. According to the social-exchange theory, Jacob and Ethan exemplify ________ in this scenario.

Answer 1

Answer:

The reciprocity norm.

Explanation:

The norm of reciprocity requires that we repay in kind what another has done for or to us. "An eye for an eye" could be described by this norm. In this case, Jacob and Ethan split the rent and the work between themselves. One cooks, the other cleans. The reciprocity norm requires to pay in kind, be it positive or negative.