Adams would consider the inequity in Figure 5.5(b) to be a first level of inequity. A more severe,second level of inequity. A more severe, second level of inequity would occur if the comparison other's inputs were lower than the person's. Inequalities in one (inputs or outcomes) coupled with equality in the other (inputs or outcomes) are experienced as less severe inequity than inequalities in both inputs and outcomes. Adams's theory, however, does not provide away of determining if some inputs (such as effort or experience) or some outcomes are more important or weighted more than others, such as a degree or certification.