Interaction that occurs when people work together to achieve shared goals is called:
a. exchange.
b. competition.
c. conflict.
d. cooperation.
Question 2An exchange relationship persists only:
a. if the rewards to both are equal.
b. if each party to the interaction is getting something out of it.
c. if both parties believe they are getting more than the other.
d. between people with primary bonds.
Question 3Almost all voluntary relationships are entered into as situations of:
a. exchange.
b. competition.
c. conflict.
d. cooperation.
Question 4A classmate you know casually offers to type up your essay for you. You don't take her up on the offer, because you wonder what she may be looking for in return. You are reacting based upon:
a. competition.
b. social processes.
c. the norm of reciprocity.
d. conflict.
Question 5One good way to sum up the concept of the norm of reciprocity might be the old saying:
a. You can't teach an old dog new tricks..
b. A stitch in time saves nine..
c. There is no such thing as a free lunch..
d. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush..
Question 6Which of the following is an example of the norm of reciprocity in action?
a. Joe buys his new infant son a baseball glove.
b. Penny gives Margaret a ride to school all semester, so Margaret types Penny's term paper.
c. Joe buys himself an ice cream cone.
d. Margot yells at Rob after he yells at her.
Question 7The expectation that people will return favors and strive to maintain a balance of obligation in social relationships is called:
a. the norm of reciprocity.
b. the norm of unending service.
c. tenure.
d. cooperation.