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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Schelling say the U.S. did not have to use nuclear weapons in Kuwait?
2. What does Schelling say the segregation/integration model identify in addition to population concerns?
3. What has to happen before hockey players will accept the requirement to wear helmets, in Schelling's analysis?
4. How can one gather information about the choice of the majority, in Schelling's example?
5. What does Schelling say the British argued with the American when he was deciding whether to use the bomb?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What institutions or roles is the social scientist playing by analyzing, predicting and trying to influence human behavior? Is the social scientist a preacher, engineer, or artist? What roles does he take, and how is the social scientist different? Cite examples from the book as you make your answer.
Essay Topic 2
What does Schelling mean when he says that systems strive for equilibrium? Use an example of a system that naturally seeks equilibrium--and define that equilibrium--and describe a natural system that does not seek equilibrium. What do the exceptions show about the general tendency?
Essay Topic 3
What are the risks and benefits of using numerical analysis in models of human behavior?
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