Fary began to date Dan several months ago. Although she has fairly high expectations about romantic relationships, she has been quite pleasantly surprised by how many unexpected and "extra" benefits she receives from her relationship with Dan. Last week Fary met Tim, who has made it clear that he is interested in dating her but who does not seem as interesting or attractive as Dan. Which one of these figures best illustrates Fary's current romantic situation?
A) CL alt outcomes CL
B) CL alt CL outcomes
C) CL outcomes CL alt
D) outcomes CL CL alt

Question

Fary began to date Dan several months ago. Although she has fairly high expectations about romantic relationships, she has been quite pleasantly surprised by how many unexpected and "extra" benefits she receives from her relationship with Dan. Last week Fary met Tim, who has made it clear that he is interested in dating her but who does not seem as interesting or attractive as Dan. Which one of these figures best illustrates Fary's current romantic situation?
A) CL alt > outcomes > CL
B) CL alt > CL > outcomes
C) CL > outcomes > CL alt
D) outcomes > CL > CL alt

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Fary's situation is best described by "outcomes > CL > CL alt," where her current outcomes with Dan exceed her Comparison Level (CL) for satisfaction in relationships, and both are higher than the Comparison Level for alternatives (CL alt), indicating she perceives her current relationship as better than her alternatives.

Fary Began to Date Dan Several Months Ago