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 (O/I) ratio

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Kiara rationalized her outcome/input (O/I) ratio by perceiving that her increment was in line with her performance and experience, despite her coworkers receiving a higher increment. She did not decrease her inputs or increase her outcomes, and there is no evidence of her changing her referent (such as comparing herself to a different coworker or industry standard).

Kiara, a Waitress, Received a Salary Increment