Watch a few minutes of an interaction happening in a television show or movie and then explain how the actors are, or are not behaving in ways that maximize their interests.
What will be an ideal response?
Almost any human behavior can seem rational because it can be rationalized as attempt to either maximize benefits, secure and protect resources, or maintain social relationships.
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The computer now allows the instantaneous transfer of billions of dollars from one country to another. One of the concerns of governments about this easy transferring of digitized money is that ________
A) the money would be easily lost B) there are few traces for government to follow C) the money could be put into the wrong accounts D) the money is easily counterfeited
Only _____ percent of the earth's water is fresh
A) ?27 B) ?15 C) ?10 D) ?9 E) ?3
Two-thirds of all poor people in the United States are African Americans
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which theoretical perspective on crime best explains the fact that white collar crime is less likely to be punished than street crime?
A.) Power elite (conflict theory) B.) differential association C.) strain theory D.) social disorganization