Rusbult and other researchers suggest that in trying to predict relationship satisfaction, we need to consider not only the rewards and costs of a given relationship, but also __________.
A) the partners' level of investment in the relationship
B) whether passionate or companionate love is involved
C) the culture from which the relationship partners come
D) whether relationship partners are heterosexual, lesbian, or gay

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Rusbult and other researchers propose that the level of investment that each partner has in the relationship - the resources they have put into it, the sacrifices they have made for it, and the commitment they have to it - is an important factor in predicting relationship satisfaction. This is because partners who have invested more in the relationship are often more motivated to try to work through problems and maintain the relationship, even when things get tough.

Rusbult and Other Researchers Suggest That in Trying to Predict