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According to the pluralist theory, what is the primary reason individuals form groups?
According to the pluralist theory, what is the primary reason individuals form groups?
- To socialize with like-minded people
- To promote a cause they believe in
- To advance their personal interests, particularly through political action (correct)
- To free ride on the efforts of other group members
What concept did Mancur Olson introduce from the rational choice perspective?
What concept did Mancur Olson introduce from the rational choice perspective?
- Free rider problem (correct)
- Solidary incentives
- Group formation
- Purposive incentives
Which type of incentive refers to the social satisfaction gained from group membership?
Which type of incentive refers to the social satisfaction gained from group membership?
- Purposive incentive
- Political incentive
- Free rider incentive
- Solidary incentive (correct)
Which type of incentive refers to the satisfaction gained from expressing one's values or promoting a cause?
Which type of incentive refers to the satisfaction gained from expressing one's values or promoting a cause?
According to the passage, what is the key assumption of the pluralist theory?
According to the passage, what is the key assumption of the pluralist theory?
What is the main concern raised in the passage about interest group representation?
What is the main concern raised in the passage about interest group representation?
What is the primary motivation for individuals to join a group according to the rational choice perspective?
What is the primary motivation for individuals to join a group according to the rational choice perspective?
Which type of incentive is most closely related to the satisfaction of expressing one's values?
Which type of incentive is most closely related to the satisfaction of expressing one's values?
What is the key difference between solidary and purposive incentives?
What is the key difference between solidary and purposive incentives?
What is the main concern raised in the passage about the representation of different sectors of society by interest groups?
What is the main concern raised in the passage about the representation of different sectors of society by interest groups?
