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Throughout time artist/ writers have created songs about the ups and downs, the good and bad, new love and love lost in their lyrics about relationships. Chapter eight introduces the reader to the Social Exchange Theory, which provides an insight into measuring relational satisfaction from an economic perspective.

There are several components of the equation: cost, rewards, expectations, and alternatives. Even the best relationship at it’s most intensifying point has costs. No relationship is cost free! However, what one person views as a cost, another may view as a reward. With that said rewards are not measured equally.

Instructions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjKrpxjp7ao&feature=related (Links to an external site.)

• Watch the youtube video. This song by Alicia Keys highlights the different perspectives on relationship attraction/satisfaction by focusing on the difference between those who strive for tangible versus intangible rewards.(Links to an external site.)
  • What is your position on the value our culture places on these two types of rewards?
  • Which type of reward is the most important to you?Answer these two question in your post.
  • Then, identify an online music video or image that demonstrates an example of the dynamics of relationships.
• • Your post can relate to any type of relationship i.e.. friendship, romance, parental.
  • Share the image or video in a discussion post (you may embed the media or post a link to it) before Wednesday, at 11:59PM.
  • In your post, explain why you chose the piece and how your example relates to the initiation, maintenance or termination of; complex nature; or changing dynamics of relationships.
  • Be sure to include concepts, terms and theory to support your position. Have fun…choose artists/genres that “speak” to you!
• Before Sunday, at 11:59PM, reply to at least two student posts with your analysis of the music or image.
  • Do you agree or disagree position present? Why or Why Not?