Theories of Social Networks

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Which theory of social networks emphasizes the importance of the structure of social ties?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. Network Centrality Theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Structural Hole Theory emphasizes the importance of the structure of social ties, arguing that individuals who occupy positions in the network that bridge structural holes (i.e., gaps between groups) have greater access to information and resources.

Which theory of social networks focuses on the role of social identity in shaping network ties?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. Network Centrality Theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social Identity Theory focuses on the role of social identity in shaping network ties, arguing that individuals tend to form ties with others who share their social identity.

Which theory of social networks emphasizes the importance of network centrality?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. Network Centrality Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Network Centrality Theory emphasizes the importance of network centrality, arguing that individuals who occupy central positions in the network have greater access to information, resources, and power.

Which theory of social networks focuses on the role of social exchange in shaping network ties?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. Network Centrality Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social Exchange Theory focuses on the role of social exchange in shaping network ties, arguing that individuals form ties with others based on the perceived costs and benefits of the relationship.

Which theory of social networks emphasizes the importance of weak ties?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. Granovetter's Strength of Weak Ties Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Granovetter's Strength of Weak Ties Theory emphasizes the importance of weak ties, arguing that these ties can provide access to new information and resources that are not available through strong ties.

Which theory of social networks focuses on the role of social capital in shaping network ties?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. Social Capital Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social Capital Theory focuses on the role of social capital in shaping network ties, arguing that individuals with high levels of social capital have access to greater resources and opportunities.

Which theory of social networks emphasizes the importance of network embeddedness?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. Granovetter's Embeddedness Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Granovetter's Embeddedness Theory emphasizes the importance of network embeddedness, arguing that economic action is embedded in social networks and that these networks shape the outcomes of economic transactions.

Which theory of social networks focuses on the role of network closure in shaping network ties?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. Burt's Structural Closure Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Burt's Structural Closure Theory focuses on the role of network closure in shaping network ties, arguing that individuals who occupy positions in closed networks have greater access to information and resources.

Which theory of social networks emphasizes the importance of network brokerage?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. Burt's Network Brokerage Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Burt's Network Brokerage Theory emphasizes the importance of network brokerage, arguing that individuals who occupy positions that bridge structural holes have greater access to information and resources.

Which theory of social networks focuses on the role of network homophily in shaping network ties?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. McPherson's Homophily Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

McPherson's Homophily Theory focuses on the role of network homophily in shaping network ties, arguing that individuals tend to form ties with others who are similar to them in terms of social characteristics.

Which theory of social networks emphasizes the importance of network segregation in shaping network ties?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. Blau's Social Segregation Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Blau's Social Segregation Theory emphasizes the importance of network segregation in shaping network ties, arguing that individuals tend to form ties with others who are similar to them in terms of social characteristics.

Which theory of social networks emphasizes the importance of network inequality in shaping network ties?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. Network Inequality Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Network Inequality Theory emphasizes the importance of network inequality in shaping network ties, arguing that individuals with high levels of network resources have greater access to information, resources, and power.

Which theory of social networks emphasizes the importance of network dynamics in shaping network ties?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. Network Dynamics Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Network Dynamics Theory emphasizes the importance of network dynamics in shaping network ties, arguing that network ties are constantly changing and evolving over time.

Which theory of social networks emphasizes the importance of network evolution in shaping network ties?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. Network Evolution Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Network Evolution Theory emphasizes the importance of network evolution in shaping network ties, arguing that networks are constantly evolving and changing over time.

Which theory of social networks emphasizes the importance of network resilience in shaping network ties?

  1. Social Exchange Theory

  2. Social Identity Theory

  3. Structural Hole Theory

  4. Network Resilience Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Network Resilience Theory emphasizes the importance of network resilience in shaping network ties, arguing that networks are able to withstand and recover from disruptions.

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