Imagine you are hanging out on the sofa, enjoying a little tv. as you sit there, you think about your last conversation with your mom. she decided to set up a work schedule for you, your brother, and your sister, and now a "household chores" list hangs in the kitchen. each person in your family will have a specific chore to do every week. pretty soon your sister diana walks into the room. she has a huge smile on her face. According to equity theory, what are you likely to do in this situation?