Exam 11: Exchange, Network, and Rational Choice Theories

According to exchange theorists, what happens when one party in an association cannot offer comparable returns? Select all, but only those that apply.

Both Peter Blau and George Homans agree that people will maintain associations even when they do not offer rewards.

Which of the following is a component of Emerson's exchange network?

According to George Homans, the most desirable rewards are those that are both very valuable and highly attainable through rational action.

George Homans'reality proposition is a combination of which other propositions? Select all, but only those that apply.

Both George Homans and Pete Blau agree that _____.

What field(s) influenced rational choice theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

George Homans'_____ proposition explains why rewards better motivators of behaviors as punishments usually only limit behaviors.

Recently, theorists incorporated _____ into exchange theory. Select all, but only those that apply.

Exchange theory, rational choice theory, and network theory all utilize all positivist orientation.

Network exchange theory is criticized for being unable to incorporate human agency.

According to Cook, O'Brien, and Kollock, which trend indicates a move toward a more integrated exchange theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

According to network exchange theorist, which is a property of strong power networks? Select all, but only those that apply.

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.

Which of the following describes rational choice theory's characterization of people's actions?

Rational choice theorists focus on the ways preferences or goals are socially defined.

Cost and Profit. Which of the following is stage of Peter Blau's Exchange Theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

How do rational choice theorists describe the ways opportunity costs constrain actions?

According to Emerson, dependence is having to incur the costs of others in exchanges.

According to James Coleman, homo economicus _____.