According to James Coleman’s rational choice theory, _____ can be utilitarian because it creates equilibrium as numerous actors give up similar amounts and levels of control over their behavior.
a. collective behavior
b. norms
c. corporate actors
d. homo socio-economicus
b. norms
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Most theories of the rise of modern capitalism have concentrated on Europe and ignored Japan
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The Uniform Crime Report focuses on: a. violent and property crimes.b. only on the non-reported crimes
c. crimes related to sex only. d. traffic violations.
This form of state-corporate crime occurs when a business employed by the government undertakes deviant or illegal actions at the direction of, or with the tacit approval of government
a. state-initiated b. state-inspected c. state-contractual d. state-facilitated
Which of the following was NOT a reason women entered the workforce in greater numbers beginning in the 1970s?
A. They were drawn by the possibility of earning higher wages than men. B. There was an increased recognition that living standards required two incomes. C. The once sharply defined traditional marital family roles were collapsing. D. Later marriage and delayed and declining birth rates opened up new opportunities.