Mark doesn't know if he should stay with Maggie. She's really fun, she has a brilliant, analytical mind, and she has a wonderful eye for the artistic. However, she drinks a lot at social functions and loses her temper about trivial matters. The theory that helps determine whether Mark will stay with Maggie or will break their relationship off is called
A) Schutz's Theory of Interpersonal Needs.
B) Gibb Pairings.
C) Johari Window.
D) Cost-Benefit Theory.

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The Cost-Benefit Theory helps individuals make decisions by weighing the costs and benefits of a relationship. In this case, Mark would need to weigh the positive aspects of his relationship with Maggie (fun personality and analytical/artistic abilities) against the negative aspects (drinking and losing her temper). Based on this analysis, he can make a decision on whether or not to continue the relationship.

Mark Doesn't Know If He Should Stay with Maggie