Pat and Chris are both computer programmers, but Pat earns more money than Chris. However, Chris perceives an equitable relationship because Pat:
A)has more education and experience.
B)takes longer breaks.
C)works as hard as Chris.
D)works less than Chris.
E)needs the money more than Chris.

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As equity is based on comparing ratios of outcomes to inputs, inequity will not necessarily be perceived just because someone else receives greater rewards. If the other person's additional outcomes are due to his or her greater inputs, a sense of equity may still exist. In this scenario, Chris perceives an equitable relationship because Pat has more education and experience-that is Pat's additional outcomes are due to her greater inputs.

Pat and Chris Are Both Computer Programmers, but Pat Earns