The term “generalized reciprocity” describes which of these situations?

a) A person shares with others but expects them to reciprocate at some later time.
b) A person shares with others but does not expect them to reciprocate at some
later time.
c) A person does not share with others but expects sharing from others.
d) A person shares with others and items are exchanged on the spot.


ANS: A

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