Consider the opening story of the chapter. Reflecting on the information presented, respond to the following two questions and relate them to the chapter content.

1			Use the table in the text (Table 11.1) to plot the outcome, CL, and CLalt for both Meredith and LaTasha (i.e., analyze their relationship from each of their perspectives). Then, following the table, predict the state of their relationship.
2			Describe the given, effective, and dispositional matrices with regard to Meredith and LaTasha's relationship. Discuss what types of exchanges (direct, generalized, and productive) take place within the matrices. Does Social Exchange Theory help you explain Meredith and LaTasha's relationship? Does it help you predict what will happen next in their relationship? Explain your answer.