Question 1

George Homans thought sociological principles could explain all psychological behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

James S. Coleman applied rational choice theory at the macro level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Network analysist see actors _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  in isolation from the social context 
B)  as following norms because of their values 
C)  as following norms because of their socialization 
D)  as objectively linked to others 
A)  in isolation from the social context 
B)  as following norms because of their values 
C)  as following norms because of their socialization 
D)  as objectively linked to others

Question 4

James S. Coleman is criticized for failing to incorporate authority and subordination into his exchange theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Network theory is relatively new and undeveloped.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a set of individual, independent actors. 
B)  Valued resources are control entirely by those with power. 
C)  Only those people with power are given opportunity to exchange resources. 
D)  Exchange relations are connected to one another in a single network structure. 
A)  There is a set of individual, independent actors. 
B)  Valued resources are control entirely by those with power. 
C)  Only those people with power are given opportunity to exchange resources. 
D)  Exchange relations are connected to one another in a single network structure.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a set of individual, independent actors. 
B)  Valued resources are controlled entirely by those with power. 
C)  Those people with power are given opportunity to exchange resources. 
D)  Some exchange opportunities have developed into actually used exchange relations. 
A)  There is a set of individual, independent actors. 
B)  Valued resources are controlled entirely by those with power. 
C)  Those people with power are given opportunity to exchange resources. 
D)  Some exchange opportunities have developed into actually used exchange relations.

Question 8

It is not possible to incorporate the nature and roles of actors in exchange theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to network analysts, normative approaches see actors _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  in isolation from the social context 
B)  as inseparable from the social context 
C)  as following norms because of their socialization 
D)  as objectively linked to others 
A)  in isolation from the social context 
B)  as inseparable from the social context 
C)  as following norms because of their socialization 
D)  as objectively linked to others

Question 10

Which of the following is a criticism of James Coleman's theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  There is too much focus on the macro level. 
B)  There is no specification of causal mechanisms. 
C)  The psychological reductionism is incomplete. 
D)  The over-generality misdirects attention towards fruitless avenues of analysis. 
A)  There is too much focus on the macro level. 
B)  There is no specification of causal mechanisms. 
C)  The psychological reductionism is incomplete. 
D)  The over-generality misdirects attention towards fruitless avenues of analysis.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  People act when motivated by a stimulus. 
B)  People act toward achieving goals. 
C)  People act through accordance with social or cultural defined rules. 
D)  People act while assuming they have an endless amount of social resources available. 
A)  People act when motivated by a stimulus. 
B)  People act toward achieving goals. 
C)  People act through accordance with social or cultural defined rules. 
D)  People act while assuming they have an endless amount of social resources available.

Question 12

According to James Coleman's rational choice theory, _____ can be utilitarian because it creates equilibrium as numerous actors give up similar amounts and levels of control over their behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  collective behavior 
B)  norms 
C)  corporate actors 
D)  homo socio-economicus 
A)  collective behavior 
B)  norms 
C)  corporate actors 
D)  homo socio-economicus

Question 13

According to Molm and Cook, which of the following is an important factor in Richard Emerson's exchange theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Exchanges take place with a power-dependence framework. 
B)  Behavior is largely dictated by normative orientations. 
C)  Behaviorism need not assume a rational actor. 
D)  Social networks span the micro-macro levels of analysis 
A)  Exchanges take place with a power-dependence framework. 
B)  Behavior is largely dictated by normative orientations. 
C)  Behaviorism need not assume a rational actor. 
D)  Social networks span the micro-macro levels of analysis

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 15

George Homans'_____ proposition claims people consider the costs and benefits of multiple behavioral outcomes before choosing a course of action.

Accepted Answer

A)  success 
B)  stimulus 
C)  value 
D)  reality 
A)  success 
B)  stimulus 
C)  value 
D)  reality

George Homans thought sociological principles could explain all psychological behaviors.

James S. Coleman applied rational choice theory at the macro level.

Network analysist see actors _____.

James S. Coleman is criticized for failing to incorporate authority and subordination into his exchange theory.

Network theory is relatively new and undeveloped.

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

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

It is not possible to incorporate the nature and roles of actors in exchange theory.

According to network analysts, normative approaches see actors _____.

Which of the following is a criticism of James Coleman's theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

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

According to James Coleman's rational choice theory, _____ can be utilitarian because it creates equilibrium as numerous actors give up similar amounts and levels of control over their behavior.

According to Molm and Cook, which of the following is an important factor in Richard Emerson's exchange theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

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

George Homans'_____ proposition claims people consider the costs and benefits of multiple behavioral outcomes before choosing a course of action.

A Historical Sketch of Sociological Theory: the Early Years

Karl Marx

Emile Durkheim

Max Weber

George Simmel

A Historical Sketch of Sociological Theory: the Later Years

Structural Functionalism, Systems Theory, and Conflict Theory

Varieties of Neo-Marxian Theory

Symbolic Interactionism

Ethnomethodology

Contemporary Feminist Theory

Micro-Macro and Agency-Structure Integration

Contemporary Theories of Modernity

Theories of Race and Colonialism

Globalization Theory

Structuralism, Poststructuralism, and Postmodern Social Theory

Social Theory in the Twenty-First Century

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Exam 11: Exchange, Network, and Rational Choice Theories

George Homans thought sociological principles could explain all psychological behaviors.

James S. Coleman applied rational choice theory at the macro level.

Network analysist see actors _____.

James S. Coleman is criticized for failing to incorporate authority and subordination into his exchange theory.

Network theory is relatively new and undeveloped.

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

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

It is not possible to incorporate the nature and roles of actors in exchange theory.

According to network analysts, normative approaches see actors _____.

Which of the following is a criticism of James Coleman's theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

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

According to James Coleman's rational choice theory, _____ can be utilitarian because it creates equilibrium as numerous actors give up similar amounts and levels of control over their behavior.

According to Molm and Cook, which of the following is an important factor in Richard Emerson's exchange theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

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

George Homans'_____ proposition claims people consider the costs and benefits of multiple behavioral outcomes before choosing a course of action.

A Historical Sketch of Sociological Theory: the Early Years

Karl Marx

Emile Durkheim

Max Weber

George Simmel

A Historical Sketch of Sociological Theory: the Later Years

Structural Functionalism, Systems Theory, and Conflict Theory

Varieties of Neo-Marxian Theory

Symbolic Interactionism

Ethnomethodology

Contemporary Feminist Theory

Micro-Macro and Agency-Structure Integration

Contemporary Theories of Modernity

Theories of Race and Colonialism

Globalization Theory

Structuralism, Poststructuralism, and Postmodern Social Theory

Social Theory in the Twenty-First Century

Filters