Which of the following is NOT an assumption of equity theory?

a. People in relationships try to maximize their outcomes.
b. People in inequitable relationships feel distress.
c. People will evaluate the fairness of their outcomes compared to those of other potential relationships.
d. Individuals in inequitable relationships will take steps to restore equity.

Answer: C

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a) it distances itself from issues regarding cognitive appraisal. b) that Lazarus contends that emotions are provoked when cognitive appraisals are positive or negative. c) some emotional reactions are instant, occurring too rapidly to pass through cognitive appraisal. d) some mental processing occurs without conscious awareness.

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