Social exchange theory rests on the assumption(s) that

A) exchanges must be equal for marriages to survive.
B) most human gratifications are derived from sexual and intimate relationships.
C) human beings are motivated in their actions by the need to maximize their rewards and minimize their costs.
D) All of the above three are true.


C

Sociology

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Some scholars, such as Christopher Chase-Dunn, think that a world-annihilating war may only be avoidable through the establishment of

a. a protective war tribunal b. world-scale economic organizations such as the WTO c. a multi-country constitution promising permanent disarmament d. a world state

Sociology

The idea that we come to see ourselves as we think others see us is deemed

___________________________. a. self-actualization b. self-conceptualization c. super-ego development d. the looking-glass self

Sociology

You determine the characteristics of the comparison distribution to answer which of the following questions?

A) Given a particular sample value, what is the probability of obtaining that value if the research hypothesis is true? B) Given a particular sample value, what is the probability of obtaining that value if the null hypothesis is true? C) Given a particular population value, what is the probability of obtaining that value if the research hypothesis is true? D) Given a particular population value, what is the probability of obtaining that value if the null hypothesis is false?

Sociology

According to a study conducted by Chen et al. in 2016, which of the following is a consequence of getting married?

A) An enhanced sense of self-esteem B) Higher alcohol use C) A diminished sense of mastery D) Poorer mental health

Sociology