The offshoot of social exchange theory that focuses on fairness in relationships is known as

_____ theory suggests that we don't really change our attitudes, but that we report that we have done so, so as to appear consistent

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Arielle was in a terrible car accident in which several people were killed. A few weeks later, she began to talk about what happened. She told the story to anyone who would listen. This seems to be

a. a way to reduce anxiety and desensitize herself to the experience. b. a maladaptive coping response that will heighten her distress. c. a sign that she is beginning to develop PTSD. d. a sign that she is in the shock stage of disaster syndrome.