Question 1

The changes that accompany the shift from an agricultural society to an industrialized one are called

Accepted Answer

A)  revolution. 
B)  social change. 
C)  modernization. 
D)  social emergence. 
A)  revolution. 
B)  social change. 
C)  modernization. 
D)  social emergence.

Question 2

Fashions occur in the U.S. because what is new is good; they serve as status symbols; and they change almost annually in order

Accepted Answer

A)  for lower classes to conform. 
B)  for merchants to increase their sales. 
C)  for the upper class to keep up appearances. 
D)  for designers to keep working. 
A)  for lower classes to conform. 
B)  for merchants to increase their sales. 
C)  for the upper class to keep up appearances. 
D)  for designers to keep working.

Question 3

Discontent, if deep enough, can bring about a social movement by itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The wearing of the logo ʺI Love New Yorkʺ after the 9-11-2000 terrorist attacks is considered by sociologists to be an)__________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The wearing of the logo ʺI Love...

Question 5

If a countryʹs government tries to convince its citizens that a war is necessary for defending democracy and freedom it is using which of the following kinds of propaganda techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer 
B)  testimonial 
C)  name calling 
D)  glittering generality 
A)  transfer 
B)  testimonial 
C)  name calling 
D)  glittering generality

Question 6

In Saudi Arabia, gambling, movies, and dancing are forbidden and heavily punished. The basis of these rules is

Accepted Answer

A)  modernization. 
B)  capitalism. 
C)  Islam. 
D)  nationalism. 
A)  modernization. 
B)  capitalism. 
C)  Islam. 
D)  nationalism.

Question 7

A television commercial employs a former Olympic gold medalist to endorse a brand of cereal. The commercial is using what propaganda technique to sway the public?

Accepted Answer

A)  name-calling 
B)  testimonial 
C)  card-stacking 
D)  bandwagon 
A)  name-calling 
B)  testimonial 
C)  card-stacking 
D)  bandwagon

Question 8

__________is an unverified story that is spread from one person to another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________is an unverified story that is spread...

Question 9

German historian Oswald Spengler 1880-1936) was the first to make the cyclical assumption explicit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Arnold Toynbeeʹs challenge and response theory of social change, civilization arises out of

Accepted Answer

A)  responses to the natural environment. 
B)  successful responses to the challenges of the environment. 
C)  changes in the environmental life cycle. 
D)  strong leadership and appropriate technology. 
A)  responses to the natural environment. 
B)  successful responses to the challenges of the environment. 
C)  changes in the environmental life cycle. 
D)  strong leadership and appropriate technology.

Question 11

Rumors tend to thrive in totalitarian societies where

Accepted Answer

A)  people trust the government. 
B)  an issue is important and the government share information. 
C)  people have little to do but talk. 
D)  the media is control by the government. 
A)  people trust the government. 
B)  an issue is important and the government share information. 
C)  people have little to do but talk. 
D)  the media is control by the government.

Question 12

Modernization always threatens or destroys tradition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe and analyze a type of collective behavior in which you have participated. How did you get drawn into it, and what was its overall impact on your behavior?

Accepted Answer

One type of collective behavior in which

Question 14

Institutionalized behavior is predictable and well-organized as opposed to behavior that is unpredictable and unorganized.

Accepted Answer

A)  collective 
B)  group 
C)  individual 
D)  crowd 
A)  collective 
B)  group 
C)  individual 
D)  crowd

Question 15

Critically discuss whether or not the United States is losing its status as the world leader.

Accepted Answer

The question of whether or not the Unite

Question 16

Is Amazon.com an example of social change?

Accepted Answer

Amazon.com can indeed be considered an e

Question 17

If you are watching a humorous movie in a theater, how often you laugh depends solely on how funny you think the movie is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Collective behavior that has a purpose, is fairly highly structured and tends to last more than a year is called a social

Accepted Answer

A)  evolution. 
B)  reform. 
C)  expression. 
D)  movement. 
A)  evolution. 
B)  reform. 
C)  expression. 
D)  movement.

Question 19

Modern evolutionary theorists believe that societies tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  change gradually form simple to complex forms. 
B)  experience irregular and uneven change. 
C)  experience change in different ways. 
D)  repeat change on an annual cycle. 
A)  change gradually form simple to complex forms. 
B)  experience irregular and uneven change. 
C)  experience change in different ways. 
D)  repeat change on an annual cycle.

Question 20

The __________theory has been criticized for ignoring the place of frustration in social movements.

Accepted Answer

resource m

The changes that accompany the shift from an agricultural society to an industrialized one are called

Fashions occur in the U.S. because what is new is good; they serve as status symbols; and they change almost annually in order

Discontent, if deep enough, can bring about a social movement by itself.

The wearing of the logo ʺI Love New Yorkʺ after the 9-11-2000 terrorist attacks is considered by sociologists to be an)__________ .

If a countryʹs government tries to convince its citizens that a war is necessary for defending democracy and freedom it is using which of the following kinds of propaganda techniques?

In Saudi Arabia, gambling, movies, and dancing are forbidden and heavily punished. The basis of these rules is

A television commercial employs a former Olympic gold medalist to endorse a brand of cereal. The commercial is using what propaganda technique to sway the public?

__________is an unverified story that is spread from one person to another.

German historian Oswald Spengler 1880-1936) was the first to make the cyclical assumption explicit.

According to Arnold Toynbeeʹs challenge and response theory of social change, civilization arises out of

Rumors tend to thrive in totalitarian societies where

Modernization always threatens or destroys tradition.

Describe and analyze a type of collective behavior in which you have participated. How did you get drawn into it, and what was its overall impact on your behavior?

Institutionalized behavior is predictable and well-organized as opposed to behavior that is unpredictable and unorganized.

Critically discuss whether or not the United States is losing its status as the world leader.

Is Amazon.com an example of social change?

If you are watching a humorous movie in a theater, how often you laugh depends solely on how funny you think the movie is.

Collective behavior that has a purpose, is fairly highly structured and tends to last more than a year is called a social

Modern evolutionary theorists believe that societies tend to

The __________theory has been criticized for ignoring the place of frustration in social movements.

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Exam 15: Social Change

The changes that accompany the shift from an agricultural society to an industrialized one are called

Fashions occur in the U.S. because what is new is good; they serve as status symbols; and they change almost annually in order

Discontent, if deep enough, can bring about a social movement by itself.

The wearing of the logo ʺI Love New Yorkʺ after the 9-11-2000 terrorist attacks is considered by sociologists to be an)__________ .

If a countryʹs government tries to convince its citizens that a war is necessary for defending democracy and freedom it is using which of the following kinds of propaganda techniques?

In Saudi Arabia, gambling, movies, and dancing are forbidden and heavily punished. The basis of these rules is

A television commercial employs a former Olympic gold medalist to endorse a brand of cereal. The commercial is using what propaganda technique to sway the public?

__________is an unverified story that is spread from one person to another.

German historian Oswald Spengler 1880-1936) was the first to make the cyclical assumption explicit.

According to Arnold Toynbeeʹs challenge and response theory of social change, civilization arises out of

Rumors tend to thrive in totalitarian societies where

Modernization always threatens or destroys tradition.

Describe and analyze a type of collective behavior in which you have participated. How did you get drawn into it, and what was its overall impact on your behavior?

Institutionalized behavior is predictable and well-organized as opposed to behavior that is unpredictable and unorganized.

Critically discuss whether or not the United States is losing its status as the world leader.

Is Amazon.com an example of social change?

If you are watching a humorous movie in a theater, how often you laugh depends solely on how funny you think the movie is.

Collective behavior that has a purpose, is fairly highly structured and tends to last more than a year is called a social

Modern evolutionary theorists believe that societies tend to

The __________theory has been criticized for ignoring the place of frustration in social movements.

The Essence of Sociology

Society and Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Control

Social Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender and Age

Families

Education and Religion

The Economy and Politics

Health and Population

Environment and Urbanization

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