According to your text, which of the following scenario's is least likely defended by a social exchange theory?
A) Helping Todd today will allow someone else to help me tomorrow.
B) When Anya cried out for help, Paul intervened to relieve his own distress.
C) When Klis helped Jana, he was rewarded by the claps of the bystanders.
D) Javier empathized with Moises when he dropped his groceries, so he helped him pick them up.

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Social exchange theory suggests that human relationships are formed by the use of a subjective cost-benefit analysis and the comparison of alternatives. D) is least likely defended by this theory because it involves empathy as the primary motivator for helping, rather than an expectation of reward or reciprocity.

According to Your Text, Which of the Following Scenario's Is