According to Coleman the “free rider” refers to the individual’s rational decision not to participate in group activity, when:

What will be an ideal response?


If the goals of the group or the “joint goods” it produces cannot be denied to the individual and if their supply is not reduced by others consuming them. The actor is usual certain that they can benefit from the status quo or collective efforts without any repercussions to themselves or the group.

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Explain the economic status of Puerto Rico, using world systems theory. What problems are contributing to the economic conditions experienced by the majority of the island's inhabitants?

What will be an ideal response?

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During "justification," cognitive distortions were related to the

characteristics or behavior of the child. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Why is the number of followers of Christianity expected to decline in North America and Europe?

a. The creation of new sects b. Followers leaving Christianity for other religions c. The death of a church leader d. The failure of the apocalypse to occur when predicted

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The opportunity to control one's own destiny is called ________.

A. authoritarianism B. affiliation C. achievement D. autonomy

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