Kiara, a waitress, received a salary increment. Even though Kiara's coworkers received a five percent higher increment than her, Kiara perceived the hike to be in line with her performance and experience. In the given scenario, Kiara _____ to restore equity.
A) decreased her inputs
B) increased her outcomes
C) changed her referent
D) rationalized her outcome/input ratio

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Kiara rationalized her outcome/input ratio by perceiving the salary increment to be in line with her performance and experience, even though her coworkers received a higher increment. This indicates that Kiara maintained a balance between her inputs (effort and contribution at work) and outcomes (salary increment) and adjusted her perception to restore equity.

Kiara, a Waitress, Received a Salary Increment