Blau argues that social interaction is rooted in the seeking of rewards. Intrinsic rewards are those that

a. we value for their own sake, not because they produce additional advantages.
b. create the opportunity for further gains, particularly regarding wealth or power.
c. are less important to interaction than the pursuit of extrinsic rewards.
d. are valued because they produce additional advantages


a. we value for their own sake, not because they produce additional advantages.

Sociology

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A. the researcher collects data directly and thus may be too close to the subject matter. B. the findings may not be generalizable. C. the findings may lack context. D. all of these are potential drawbacks of quantitative research.

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Organizations like MADD have helped fuel the trend of __________ in the U.S. since the 1980s.

A) declines in rates of incarceration associated with marijuana possession B) declines in rates of fatal car crashes associated with alcohol use C) increased use of marijuana among middle-aged people D) increased use of alcohol among teenagers and young adults

Sociology

Which of the following is an example of informal social control?

A. expelling a student for breaking school policy B. arresting an individual for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct C. sentencing a convicted murderer to life in prison D. grounding a teenager for sneaking out at night

Sociology

Most minority groups eventually adapt their distinctive cultural traits to those of the host society

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Sociology