An important theoretical revision to Adams' original equity theory formulation involves individual preferences for equity. An equity sensitive individual is someone:
A) comfortable with an equity ratio less than his or her comparison other.
B) comfortable with an equity ratio greater than that of his or her comparison other.
C) who prefers an equity ratio equal to that of his or her comparison other.
D) uncomfortable with a ratio either lesser or greater than that of his or her comparison other.

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An equity sensitive individual prefers an equity ratio that is equal to that of their comparison other, meaning they are uncomfortable with either under-reward or over-reward situations.

An Important Theoretical Revision to Adams' Original Equity Theory Formulation