Discuss the role B.F. Skinner’s work played as an influence on Homans.

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Skinner’s experimentation with pigeons dealt with operant conditioning and included concepts such as rewards, punishments, and costs. Homans had to acknowledge some basic assumptions when transposing Skinner’s work into his own theory, namely, that propositions regarding individual behavior could be adapted to social situations and, perhaps more controversial, that propositions on the behavior of pigeons could be generalized to the behavior of humans (Homans 1961:31).

Sociology

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a. It refers to a religion which states that life must have been created by a higher intelligence. b. It refers to the religious dimension that merges public life with sacred beliefs. c. It refers to courts restricting religious freedom. d. It refers to religious experiences such as faith healing.

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The solitary delinquent __________

a. makes close affiliations with groups b. is never a social isolate c. would probably prefer to play with others than read d. would probably not be a member of a clique

Sociology

Indentured servitude is a gray area between contract labor and slavery

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

In 1972, Congress passed Title IX, an amendment to the Civil Rights Act, which__________.

A. allocated federal funds for scholarships to allow women to attend college B. insisted upon comparable worth policies in wage schedules for government jobs C. banned discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational program receiving federal funding D. required men and women to compete in the same college sports

Sociology