According to interdependence theory, why do people stay in abusive relationships when the outcomes for that relationship fall below their comparison level (CL)?
a) because the outcomes for the alternative relationship are above the CL
b) because the outcomes for the alternative relationship are even more below the CL
c) because the CL is not predictable and changes significantly with time
d) because the other person in the relationship has a higher CL
B
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