Before they married, Melinda and Michael, who are both employed full time and collect the same pay, agreed to share equally in routine household tasks such as cleaning and grocery shopping. In reality, Melinda is now doing about 80 percent of the household work. This situation is an example of: a) an integrative disaster. b) an inequitable relationship. c) a social dilemma. d) a zero-sum relationship.

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Mara Kline

26 October, 06:13

Before they married, Melinda and Michael, who are both employed full time and collect the same pay, agreed to share equally in routine household tasks such as cleaning and grocery shopping. In reality, Melinda is now doing about 80 percent of the household work. This situation is an example of: a) an integrative disaster. b) an inequitable relationship. c) a social dilemma. d) a zero-sum relationship.

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Julia Hess · Answer 1

an inequitable relationship

Explanation:

Behavior psychologists define equity theory to determine the distribution of resources among the participants. According to the theory the resources are shared fairly between the relational partners. When a person gets more benefits than the efforts they put in, it will lead to inequality which results in guilt. Therefore for healthy relationship partners should get from relationship what they deserve.

As per the question Melinda who contributing more than her husband would feel dissatisfied with the relationship.