Which of the following terms describes the attempt to exchange an item of lower value for one of high value or the attempt to compel someone to surrender something that he or she does not want to give up?

Question

Negative flow

Negative reciprocity

Unequal reciprocity

Unequal exchange

Answer 1

The term that best describes the attempt to exchange an item of lower value for one of higher value or the attempt to compel someone to surrender something that they do not want to give up is negative reciprocity. This concept involves a situation where one party tries to gain more value than they give in the exchange, often at the expense of fairness or mutual benefit.