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According to rational choice theory, individuals are motivated by their ________ and are driven by ________
According to rational choice theory, individuals are motivated by their ________ and are driven by ________
- instincts; cultural expectations
- goals; personal desires (correct)
- emotions; societal norms
- needs; external influences
Rational choice theory assumes that all individuals under consideration are expected to be ________
Rational choice theory assumes that all individuals under consideration are expected to be ________
- random actors
- rational actors (correct)
- irrational actors
- emotional actors
What is the key element in rational choice theory?
What is the key element in rational choice theory?
- The assumption that complex social phenomena can be explained without individual actions
- The belief that all action is fundamentally irrational in character
- The belief that all action is fundamentally rational in character (correct)
- The denial of the existence of any kind of action other than purely rational and calculative actions
What is methodological individualism in rational choice theory?
What is methodological individualism in rational choice theory?
Rational choice theory has been applied to a wide range of crimes, including ________
Rational choice theory has been applied to a wide range of crimes, including ________
According to rational choice theory, individuals are motivated by their ________ and are driven by ________
According to rational choice theory, individuals are motivated by their ________ and are driven by ________
What is one key element in rational choice theory?
What is one key element in rational choice theory?
What is the historical context of rational choice theory?
What is the historical context of rational choice theory?
What is the assumption of rational choice theory?
What is the assumption of rational choice theory?
What is methodological individualism in rational choice theory?
What is methodological individualism in rational choice theory?
According to rational choice theory, what motivates individuals and drives their actions?
According to rational choice theory, what motivates individuals and drives their actions?
What distinguishes rational choice theory from other forms of theory?
What distinguishes rational choice theory from other forms of theory?
What is the assumption of rational choice theory?
What is the assumption of rational choice theory?
What is the methodological approach of rational choice theory?
What is the methodological approach of rational choice theory?
What are some examples of crimes that rational choice theory has been applied to?
What are some examples of crimes that rational choice theory has been applied to?
What principle did suffragist leaders in the United States initially base their demand for the vote on?
What principle did suffragist leaders in the United States initially base their demand for the vote on?
What caused the shift in attitude among suffragist leaders in the United States regarding their appeal for the vote?
What caused the shift in attitude among suffragist leaders in the United States regarding their appeal for the vote?
Which group of women threw themselves into the trade union movement rather than joining the suffragist ranks?
Which group of women threw themselves into the trade union movement rather than joining the suffragist ranks?
Who challenged the single-minded focus on suffrage as the key to women's liberation?
Who challenged the single-minded focus on suffrage as the key to women's liberation?
Which leader reignited the women's suffrage movement in the United States by copying the tactics of British suffragists?
Which leader reignited the women's suffrage movement in the United States by copying the tactics of British suffragists?
What was the shift in attitude among suffragist leaders in the United States regarding their appeal for the vote?
What was the shift in attitude among suffragist leaders in the United States regarding their appeal for the vote?
What did working-class women prioritize over the vote or issues such as women's property rights?
What did working-class women prioritize over the vote or issues such as women's property rights?
What was the response of Susan B. Anthony when asked to support the fight against Jim Crow segregation on the nation's railroads?
What was the response of Susan B. Anthony when asked to support the fight against Jim Crow segregation on the nation's railroads?
What did radical feminists like Emma Goldman and Charlotte Perkins Gilman believe was necessary for women's liberation?
What did radical feminists like Emma Goldman and Charlotte Perkins Gilman believe was necessary for women's liberation?
What tactics did Alice Paul and her forces use to reignite the women's suffrage movement in the United States?
What tactics did Alice Paul and her forces use to reignite the women's suffrage movement in the United States?
What was the key factor that led to the shift in attitude among suffragist leaders in the United States regarding their appeal for the vote?
What was the key factor that led to the shift in attitude among suffragist leaders in the United States regarding their appeal for the vote?
Who among the suffragist leaders reflected the shift in attitude by appealing for the vote on racist and nativist grounds?
Who among the suffragist leaders reflected the shift in attitude by appealing for the vote on racist and nativist grounds?
Which group of women prioritized wages, hours, and protective legislation over the vote or issues such as women's property rights?
Which group of women prioritized wages, hours, and protective legislation over the vote or issues such as women's property rights?
Who challenged the single-minded focus on suffrage as the key to women's liberation?
Who challenged the single-minded focus on suffrage as the key to women's liberation?
Who reignited the women's suffrage movement in the United States by copying the tactics of British suffragists?
Who reignited the women's suffrage movement in the United States by copying the tactics of British suffragists?
Which of the following is a negative effect of graffiti and aerosol use?
Which of the following is a negative effect of graffiti and aerosol use?
What is a potential consequence of using and disposing of chemicals used in graffiti?
What is a potential consequence of using and disposing of chemicals used in graffiti?
What is a harmful component emitted by modern-day, CFC-free aerosol sprays?
What is a harmful component emitted by modern-day, CFC-free aerosol sprays?
What is the main ingredient that causes asthma, which can be increased by aerosol sprays?
What is the main ingredient that causes asthma, which can be increased by aerosol sprays?
Why are the substances used for removing graffiti paint harmful to the environment?
Why are the substances used for removing graffiti paint harmful to the environment?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of using graffiti and aerosols?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of using graffiti and aerosols?
What harmful component do modern-day, CFC-free aerosol sprays emit?
What harmful component do modern-day, CFC-free aerosol sprays emit?
What effect does the use of graffiti and aerosols have on disease vectors?
What effect does the use of graffiti and aerosols have on disease vectors?
What is the probability of destroying the ecosystem when using and throwing away chemicals used in graffiti?
What is the probability of destroying the ecosystem when using and throwing away chemicals used in graffiti?
What is the main concern regarding the substances used for removing paint off the walls in graffiti?
What is the main concern regarding the substances used for removing paint off the walls in graffiti?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of using graffiti and aerosols?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of using graffiti and aerosols?
What is the main concern regarding the substances used for removing paint off the walls in graffiti?
What is the main concern regarding the substances used for removing paint off the walls in graffiti?
What effect does the use of graffiti and aerosols have on disease vectors?
What effect does the use of graffiti and aerosols have on disease vectors?
What is a harmful component emitted by modern-day, CFC-free aerosol sprays?
What is a harmful component emitted by modern-day, CFC-free aerosol sprays?
What is the probability of destroying the ecosystem when using and throwing away chemicals used in graffiti?
What is the probability of destroying the ecosystem when using and throwing away chemicals used in graffiti?
Who founded the Philippine Women's University?
Who founded the Philippine Women's University?
Who was appointed as the first woman Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports of the Republic of the Philippines?
Who was appointed as the first woman Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports of the Republic of the Philippines?
What was the role of Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing in the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines?
What was the role of Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing in the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines?
What did Francisca Tirona Benitez believe every Filipina should aspire to be?
What did Francisca Tirona Benitez believe every Filipina should aspire to be?
What was the educational mission of Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing?
What was the educational mission of Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing?
Who was the founder of Philippine Women's University?
Who was the founder of Philippine Women's University?
Who was appointed as the first woman Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports of the Republic of the Philippines?
Who was appointed as the first woman Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports of the Republic of the Philippines?
What is the educational mission of Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing?
What is the educational mission of Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing?
What did Francisca Tirona Benitez believe every Filipina should aspire to be?
What did Francisca Tirona Benitez believe every Filipina should aspire to be?
What is the role of Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing in the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines?
What is the role of Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing in the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines?
Who was the founder of Philippine Women's University?
Who was the founder of Philippine Women's University?
Who was the first woman Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports of the Republic of the Philippines?
Who was the first woman Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports of the Republic of the Philippines?
Which president appointed Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing as the first woman Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports of the Republic of the Philippines?
Which president appointed Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing as the first woman Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports of the Republic of the Philippines?
What position did Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing hold in the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines?
What position did Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing hold in the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines?
Which organization did Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing serve as the Secretary-General of?
Which organization did Dr. Lourdes R. Quisumbing serve as the Secretary-General of?
Which Filipino trait is characterized by communal work towards one goal, such as carrying a nipa house or pushing a passenger jeepney?
Which Filipino trait is characterized by communal work towards one goal, such as carrying a nipa house or pushing a passenger jeepney?
What is the Filipino trait of giving the highest importance to family above other things?
What is the Filipino trait of giving the highest importance to family above other things?
Which Filipino trait is described as being receptive and generous to guests?
Which Filipino trait is described as being receptive and generous to guests?
Which Filipino trait is described as being sympathetic to others, even if the person is a stranger?
Which Filipino trait is described as being sympathetic to others, even if the person is a stranger?
Which Filipino trait is described as being friendly, sincere, loyal, kind, and sociable?
Which Filipino trait is described as being friendly, sincere, loyal, kind, and sociable?
Which Filipino trait is described as being receptive and generous to guests?
Which Filipino trait is described as being receptive and generous to guests?
What is the Filipino trait of giving the highest importance to family above other things?
What is the Filipino trait of giving the highest importance to family above other things?
What Filipino trait is characterized by being sympathetic to others even if the person is a stranger?
What Filipino trait is characterized by being sympathetic to others even if the person is a stranger?
What Filipino trait is described as giving more priority or preference in giving favors to his province mate before others?
What Filipino trait is described as giving more priority or preference in giving favors to his province mate before others?
What Filipino trait is described as being courteous both in words and in actions to the people of older people?
What Filipino trait is described as being courteous both in words and in actions to the people of older people?
Which Filipino trait is characterized by communal work towards one goal, such as carrying a nipa house or pushing a passenger jeepney?
Which Filipino trait is characterized by communal work towards one goal, such as carrying a nipa house or pushing a passenger jeepney?
What Filipino trait is described as being receptive and generous to guests?
What Filipino trait is described as being receptive and generous to guests?
What Filipino trait is described as being friendly, sincere, loyal, kind, and sociable?
What Filipino trait is described as being friendly, sincere, loyal, kind, and sociable?
What Filipino trait is described as being courteous both in words and in actions to the people of older people?
What Filipino trait is described as being courteous both in words and in actions to the people of older people?
What Filipino trait is described as giving the highest importance to family above other things?
What Filipino trait is described as giving the highest importance to family above other things?
Which practice involves the use of massage to aid a pregnant mother in the delivery of her child?
Which practice involves the use of massage to aid a pregnant mother in the delivery of her child?
What is the concept of combining heat and cold to result in illnesses called?
What is the concept of combining heat and cold to result in illnesses called?
What practice involves the use of voodoo to conjure up a spell, which is recited while piercing a ragdoll representing a person?
What practice involves the use of voodoo to conjure up a spell, which is recited while piercing a ragdoll representing a person?
What is the intense craving for something or someone during pregnancy called?
What is the intense craving for something or someone during pregnancy called?
What is the concept in which a baby who has been greeted by a stranger may acquire a mysterious illness called?
What is the concept in which a baby who has been greeted by a stranger may acquire a mysterious illness called?
Which traditional practice involves the use of massage to aid a pregnant mother in the delivery of her child?
Which traditional practice involves the use of massage to aid a pregnant mother in the delivery of her child?
What is the concept in which a baby who has been greeted by a stranger may acquire a mysterious illness called?
What is the concept in which a baby who has been greeted by a stranger may acquire a mysterious illness called?
Which traditional practice involves the use of voodoo to conjure up a spell, which is recited while piercing the body of a ragdoll, supposedly representing a person to cause sickness?
Which traditional practice involves the use of voodoo to conjure up a spell, which is recited while piercing the body of a ragdoll, supposedly representing a person to cause sickness?
What is the intense craving from something or someone during pregnancy called?
What is the intense craving from something or someone during pregnancy called?
What is the concept in which the blending of heat and cold can result in illnesses, especially rheumatism?
What is the concept in which the blending of heat and cold can result in illnesses, especially rheumatism?
What is the traditional Filipino practice that involves a mambabarang reciting a spell while piercing a ragdoll to cause sickness?
What is the traditional Filipino practice that involves a mambabarang reciting a spell while piercing a ragdoll to cause sickness?
What is the intense craving from something or someone during pregnancy called?
What is the intense craving from something or someone during pregnancy called?
What is the concept in which a baby who has been greeted by a stranger may acquire a mysterious illness called?
What is the concept in which a baby who has been greeted by a stranger may acquire a mysterious illness called?
What is the concept of combining heat and cold to result in illnesses called?
What is the concept of combining heat and cold to result in illnesses called?
What is the traditional Filipino practice that involves the use of massage to aid a pregnant mother in the delivery of her child called?
What is the traditional Filipino practice that involves the use of massage to aid a pregnant mother in the delivery of her child called?
Flashcards
Rational Choice Theory Motivation
Rational Choice Theory Motivation
Individuals are driven by goals and personal desires, making choices to maximize their self-interest.
Rational Actor Assumption
Rational Actor Assumption
In rational choice theory, everyone is expected to act rationally.
Rational Choice Theory Key Element
Rational Choice Theory Key Element
All actions are considered fundamentally rational in nature according to this theory.
Methodological Individualism
Methodological Individualism
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Rational Choice Theory Crimes Applied To
Rational Choice Theory Crimes Applied To
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Suffragist Initial Appeal
Suffragist Initial Appeal
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Shift in Suffragist Appeal
Shift in Suffragist Appeal
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Working-Class Women's Priorities
Working-Class Women's Priorities
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Emma Goldman's Challenge
Emma Goldman's Challenge
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Alice Paul's Tactics
Alice Paul's Tactics
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Radical Feminist View
Radical Feminist View
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Harmful Graffiti Effects
Harmful Graffiti Effects
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Harmful Aerosol Components
Harmful Aerosol Components
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Philippine Women's University Founder
Philippine Women's University Founder
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First Woman Education Secretary (Philippines)
First Woman Education Secretary (Philippines)
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Study Notes
Rational Choice Theory
- Individuals are motivated by their self-interest and driven by rational calculations
- Assumes all individuals under consideration are expected to be rational actors
- Key element: methodological individualism, which focuses on individual decision-making
Women's Suffrage Movement
- Initially, suffragist leaders in the US based their demand for the vote on the principle of natural rights
- Shift in attitude among suffragist leaders: from natural rights to racial and nativist grounds
- Alice Paul and her forces reignited the women's suffrage movement in the US by copying British suffragist tactics
- Working-class women prioritized wages, hours, and protective legislation over the vote or issues like women's property rights
- Radical feminists like Emma Goldman and Charlotte Perkins Gilman believed women's liberation required more than just the vote
Graffiti and Aerosols
- Harmful effects on the environment and human health
- Aerosol sprays emit harmful components, contributing to asthma
- Substances used for removing graffiti paint can harm the environment
- Potential consequences: destroying ecosystems, increasing disease vectors, and harming humans
Filipino Traits and Practices
- Bayanihan: communal work towards one goal
- Familism: giving the highest importance to family above other things
- Pakikisama: being receptive and generous to guests
- Kapwa: being sympathetic to others, even if they are strangers
- Pagmamano: being friendly, sincere, loyal, kind, and sociable
- Traditional practices: hilot (massage for pregnant mothers), usog (illness caused by stranger's greeting), lihi (intense craving during pregnancy), and mambabarang (voodoo-like practice)
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