Priya and Dev have been married for three years. Priya often feels frustrated because she does the majority of the housework, manages the bills, and organises their social calendar, whilst Dev spends most of his free time playing video games. However, when Priya raises this, Dev points out that he works longer hours and pays a larger share of the mortgage. Priya still feels she is putting in more than she gets back.
Discuss equity theory as an explanation of romantic relationships. Refer to Priya and Dev's relationship in your answer.
23 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Theories of romantic relationships. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.