Author Question: The Maring of Papua New Guinea hold pig feasts to solidify relationships with their allies who will ... (Read 49 times)

BrownTown3 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

The Maring of Papua New Guinea hold pig feasts to solidify relationships with their allies who will support them in periodic warfare. The text uses this as an example of:

a. generalized reciprocity.
b. balanced reciprocity.
c. negative reciprocity.
d. market exchange.

Question 2

Which of these statements about balanced reciprocity is true?

a. In balanced reciprocity, all persons involved in the exchange bargain to get the best deal.
b. In balanced reciprocity, the relationship between the parties involved may be jeopardized if items or favors of equal value are not reciprocated.
c. Balanced reciprocity is only used to obtain necessary goods and services not otherwise available.
d. The practice of balanced reciprocity requires a central authority and so is not found in all societies.