According to Emerson, which of the following is a core assumption of exchange theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

a. Events are rational because people act to make them as such.
b. Norms explain most, if not all of human behavior.
c. Events become less utility as people become satiated.
d. Benefits people receive are dependent upon the benefits they can offer others in exchange.


a. Events are rational because people act to make them as such.
c. Events become less utility as people become satiated.
d. Benefits people receive are dependent upon the benefits they can offer others in exchange.

Sociology

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A) reciprocity B) exchange C) turn-about D) fair deal

Sociology

________ is the process by which a subordinate individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant group and is eventually accepted as part of that group

a. Amalgamation b. Pluralism c. Assimilation d. Genocide

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Cuban Americans and U.S. Caucasians both have a never-married rate of approximately:

a) 15%. b) 20%. c) 25%. d) 30%.

Sociology

Dr. Ortiz, a historian, spends years collecting and analyzing data available on the Merriweather family of Plymouth Rock, MA. This situation is an example of which research methodology?

a. Family reconstitution b. Aggregate data analysis c. Qualitative interviews d. Grounded theory

Sociology