Which Factor Is One of the Key, Defining Distinctions Between

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which factor is one of the key, defining distinctions between exchange relationships and communal relationships?

• A) whether or not the people in the relationship are related (or married)
• B) how long the relationship lasts
• C) the degree to which people in the relationship keep track of who does what
• D) whether or not the people in the relationship are part of a larger group

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Definitions:

Functionalist Theories

Sociological perspectives that interpret society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals who make up that society.

Social Structure

Social structure refers to the organized pattern of social relationships and social institutions that together compose society, shaping behaviors and interactions among its members.

Social Control Theory

A theory in sociology that suggests that people's relationships, commitments, values, norms, and beliefs encourage them not to break the law.

Common Value System

A set of shared beliefs, norms, and values that guide the behavior of members within a society or group.