Vocabulary - Rusbult’s Investment Model

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Satisfaction

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The state of being content or pleased with something.

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Commitment

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A strong dedication to a cause, relationship, or task.

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Comparison

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The act of evaluating two or more things to determine similarities and differences.

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Alternative

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An option or choice available instead of something else.

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Factor

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A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.

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Rusbult's Investment Model

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A psychological theory explaining commitment in romantic relationships based on satisfaction, comparison with alternatives, and investment.

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Intrinsic Investment

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Resources directly put into a relationship, such as time, energy, and emotions.

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Extrinsic Investment

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Resources gained because of a relationship, such as shared possessions or social connections.

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Comparison with Alternatives

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A component of the Investment Model where partners evaluate whether their needs might be better met outside the current relationship.

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Correlation

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A mutual relationship or connection between two or more variables, indicating how they change together.