Balanced reciprocity:
a. is part of a long-term process in which nothing is specified about what is expected in return or when it isexpected
b. involves the expectation of a specific and immediate exchange.
c. usually occurs between members of different communities who may have a hostile, distrustful relationship.
d. is exemplified by your stopping to give a stranger a lift, and replying, when he thanks you, "Pass it on to thenext stranger you meet who needs your help.".
e. does not occur in industrial societies.
b
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. religion deals with major issues of human existence, while magic is directed toward specific aims. b. religion uses prayer and sacrifices to appeal to supernatural powers, while magic believes that that it can control circumstances through its own efforts. c. religion tends to be practiced at irregular times, while magic has a set timetable for practice. d. religion uses officially-recognized functionaries, such as priests, while magic may not have officially-recognized leaders. e. religion tends to be group activity, while magic tends to be an individual activity.