Theories of Social Cooperation

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Which theory emphasizes the role of shared values and norms in promoting cooperation?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Rational Choice Theory

  3. Social Identity Theory

  4. Game Theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social Identity Theory posits that individuals are motivated to cooperate when they identify with a group and share common values and norms.

According to Rational Choice Theory, what is the primary motivation for individuals to cooperate?

  1. Altruism

  2. Social norms

  3. Self-interest

  4. Group identity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rational Choice Theory assumes that individuals are rational actors who make decisions based on their own self-interest.

Which theory suggests that cooperation can be explained by the evolution of cooperative behavior through natural selection?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Game Theory

  4. Evolutionary Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Evolutionary Theory proposes that cooperative behavior can be advantageous for survival and reproduction, and thus has been selected for over time.

In Game Theory, what is the Nash Equilibrium?

  1. A situation where all players have chosen the same strategy

  2. A situation where all players have chosen different strategies

  3. A situation where one player has chosen a dominant strategy

  4. A situation where one player has chosen a recessive strategy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nash Equilibrium is a situation in which no player can improve their outcome by changing their strategy, given the strategies of the other players.

Social Exchange Theory suggests that cooperation is based on:

  1. Altruism

  2. Reciprocity

  3. Social norms

  4. Group identity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social Exchange Theory posits that individuals cooperate with each other based on the expectation of receiving benefits in return.

Which theory emphasizes the role of communication and trust in promoting cooperation?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Rational Choice Theory

  3. Social Identity Theory

  4. Communication and Trust Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Communication and Trust Theory suggests that cooperation is facilitated by effective communication and the establishment of trust between individuals.

According to Social Identity Theory, what is the primary motivation for individuals to cooperate?

  1. Altruism

  2. Social norms

  3. Self-interest

  4. Group identity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social Identity Theory posits that individuals are motivated to cooperate when they identify with a group and share common values and norms.

Which theory suggests that cooperation can be explained by the emergence of social norms that encourage cooperative behavior?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Game Theory

  4. Normative Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Normative Theory proposes that cooperation is driven by social norms that prescribe cooperative behavior and discourage non-cooperative behavior.

In Game Theory, what is a dominant strategy?

  1. A strategy that is always the best choice for a player, regardless of the strategies of the other players

  2. A strategy that is always the worst choice for a player, regardless of the strategies of the other players

  3. A strategy that is sometimes the best choice for a player and sometimes the worst choice, depending on the strategies of the other players

  4. A strategy that is never the best choice for a player, regardless of the strategies of the other players


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A dominant strategy is a strategy that is always the best choice for a player, regardless of the strategies of the other players.

Which theory suggests that cooperation can be explained by the emergence of institutions that enforce cooperative behavior?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Game Theory

  4. Institutional Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Institutional Theory posits that cooperation is facilitated by the establishment of institutions that enforce cooperative behavior and discourage non-cooperative behavior.

According to Rational Choice Theory, what is the primary motivation for individuals to cooperate?

  1. Altruism

  2. Social norms

  3. Self-interest

  4. Group identity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rational Choice Theory assumes that individuals are rational actors who make decisions based on their own self-interest.

Which theory emphasizes the role of emotions and empathy in promoting cooperation?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Rational Choice Theory

  3. Social Identity Theory

  4. Emotional and Empathetic Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Emotional and Empathetic Theory suggests that cooperation is facilitated by emotions such as empathy and sympathy, which motivate individuals to help others.

In Game Theory, what is a Nash Equilibrium?

  1. A situation where all players have chosen the same strategy

  2. A situation where all players have chosen different strategies

  3. A situation where one player has chosen a dominant strategy

  4. A situation where one player has chosen a recessive strategy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nash Equilibrium is a situation in which no player can improve their outcome by changing their strategy, given the strategies of the other players.

Which theory suggests that cooperation can be explained by the emergence of social networks that facilitate cooperative behavior?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Game Theory

  4. Network Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Network Theory posits that cooperation is facilitated by the establishment of social networks that connect individuals and provide opportunities for cooperation.

According to Social Identity Theory, what is the primary motivation for individuals to cooperate?

  1. Altruism

  2. Social norms

  3. Self-interest

  4. Group identity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social Identity Theory posits that individuals are motivated to cooperate when they identify with a group and share common values and norms.

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