Question

Bradley, a student at big u, regularly seeks advice from his professor and mentor, janet. according to exchange theory, what kind of exchange is most likely motivating janet to stay in this relationship?

Answer 1

Exchange theory is a model in sociology for interpreting a society as a series of interactions between people, based on estimates of rewards and punishments. Profits = Rewards - Costs. Janet as a mentor is in the hierarchy over her student Bradley, so this exchange is not reciprocal, nor direct. Answer: C. Generalized exchange.