Question 1

If a social movement is successful, it can become an interest group and a part of society's fabric.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mass society theory helps people understand collective theory that crosses international boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad term that applies to all practical uses of living organisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements best defines social change?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a gap between what people have and what they think they should have compared with others in a society. 
B)  It is the act of spreading rumors, often negative, about other people's personal lives. 
C)  It is an intense, fearful, and anxious reaction to a real or imagined threat by large numbers of people. 
D)  It refers to the spontaneous and unstructured social behavior of a large number of people. 
E)  It refers to the transformations of societies and social institutions over time. 
A)  It is a gap between what people have and what they think they should have compared with others in a society. 
B)  It is the act of spreading rumors, often negative, about other people's personal lives. 
C)  It is an intense, fearful, and anxious reaction to a real or imagined threat by large numbers of people. 
D)  It refers to the spontaneous and unstructured social behavior of a large number of people. 
E)  It refers to the transformations of societies and social institutions over time.

Question 5

According to structural strain theory, in the growth and spread of a generalized belief stage, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  opposing groups prevent, interrupt, or repress those advocating social change 
B)  people attribute the problem to a person or group 
C)  leaders emerge 
D)  community leaders ridicule or quash the emerging collective behavior 
E)  people see a situation as their own fault 
A)  opposing groups prevent, interrupt, or repress those advocating social change 
B)  people attribute the problem to a person or group 
C)  leaders emerge 
D)  community leaders ridicule or quash the emerging collective behavior 
E)  people see a situation as their own fault

Question 6

Describe any two types of social movements.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Alternative social mo

Question 7

Business Tower, a 35-storey building, houses the top corporations of the world. One summer afternoon, a short circuit in one of the wires of the building triggered the fire alarm. As soon as the alarm started ringing, there was a sudden, uncontrollable fear and anxiety among the people working in the building. The danger seemed so immense that people reacted irrationally, jammed the escape route, and started jumping off the building. As a result, a lot of people died, and many were seriously injured. In the given scenario, which of the following terms can be used to describe the irrational behavior of people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structural strain 
B)  Propaganda 
C)  Fad 
D)  Panic 
E)  Mania 
A)  Structural strain 
B)  Propaganda 
C)  Fad 
D)  Panic 
E)  Mania

Question 8

Examine the disadvantages of 3-D printing technology.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. As with any new techn

Question 9

_____ can be preserved and used in the treatment of diseases like leukemia , Parkinson's disease, and numerous other health problems .

Accepted Answer

A)  Stem cells 
B)  Nerve cells 
C)  Muscle cells 
D)  Genes 
E)  Zygotes 
A)  Stem cells 
B)  Nerve cells 
C)  Muscle cells 
D)  Genes 
E)  Zygotes

Question 10

_____ refers to a process of people moving about, talking to one another, and becoming increasingly excited.

Accepted Answer

A)  Milling 
B)  Hysteria 
C)  Gossip 
D)  Panic 
E)  Phobia 
A)  Milling 
B)  Hysteria 
C)  Gossip 
D)  Panic 
E)  Phobia

Question 11

Minimally invasive robotic surgeries usually result in longer recovery processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about redemptive social movements?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are based on spiritual or supernatural beliefs. 
B)  They form immediately after an earlier movement has succeeded in creating change. 
C)  They bring change in society through the use of violence and intimidation. 
D)  They seek limited change and only for some people. 
E)  They try to preserve the status quo by blocking change or undoing change that has already occurred . 
A)  They are based on spiritual or supernatural beliefs. 
B)  They form immediately after an earlier movement has succeeded in creating change. 
C)  They bring change in society through the use of violence and intimidation. 
D)  They seek limited change and only for some people. 
E)  They try to preserve the status quo by blocking change or undoing change that has already occurred .

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of mass society theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  A criticism of mass society theory is that it does not explain why some people form extreme political movements like Fascism and Nazism. 
B)  It is the modern explanation for why social movements emerge. 
C)  A criticism of mass society theory is that movement organizers are well-integrated into their families. 
D)  It is broader than relative deprivation theory. 
E)  According to this theory, a social movement will succeed if it can put together (or mobilize) an organization and leadership dedicated to advancing its cause. 
A)  A criticism of mass society theory is that it does not explain why some people form extreme political movements like Fascism and Nazism. 
B)  It is the modern explanation for why social movements emerge. 
C)  A criticism of mass society theory is that movement organizers are well-integrated into their families. 
D)  It is broader than relative deprivation theory. 
E)  According to this theory, a social movement will succeed if it can put together (or mobilize) an organization and leadership dedicated to advancing its cause.

Question 14

Critically evaluate the convergence theory of collective behavior.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Convergence theories

Question 15

Discuss the reasons for the emergence of a fad.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. A fad is a fashion th

Question 16

In the _____ stage of a social movement, an organization becomes more bureaucratic and self-sufficient.

Accepted Answer

A)  institutionalization 
B)  emergence 
C)  coalescence 
D)  decline 
E)  resurgence 
A)  institutionalization 
B)  emergence 
C)  coalescence 
D)  decline 
E)  resurgence

Question 17

_____ emphasizes that social norms shape crowd behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Contagion theory 
B)  Convergence theory 
C)  Emergent norm theory 
D)  Structural strain theory 
E)  Value-added theory 
A)  Contagion theory 
B)  Convergence theory 
C)  Emergent norm theory 
D)  Structural strain theory 
E)  Value-added theory

Question 18

Critically evaluate the relative deprivation theory of social movement.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Relative deprivation

Question 19

In the context of technology, which of the following is a benefit of robotic surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is inexpensive compared to traditional surgery. 
B)  It is a painless process. 
C)  It has more advantageous outcomes than traditional surgery. 
D)  It is compatible with traditional operating instruments and equipment. 
E)  It reduces physician fatigue. 
A)  It is inexpensive compared to traditional surgery. 
B)  It is a painless process. 
C)  It has more advantageous outcomes than traditional surgery. 
D)  It is compatible with traditional operating instruments and equipment. 
E)  It reduces physician fatigue.

Question 20

Which of the following statements best defines a fad?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an act of spreading rumors, often negative, about other people's personal lives. 
B)  It is a collective flight, often irrational, from a real or perceived danger . 
C)  It is a fashion that spreads rapidly and enthusiastically but lasts only a short time. 
D)  It is an act of spreading information or misinformation to influence people's attitude or behavior. 
E)  It is an unexpected event that causes widespread damage, destruction, distress, and loss. 
A)  It is an act of spreading rumors, often negative, about other people's personal lives. 
B)  It is a collective flight, often irrational, from a real or perceived danger . 
C)  It is a fashion that spreads rapidly and enthusiastically but lasts only a short time. 
D)  It is an act of spreading information or misinformation to influence people's attitude or behavior. 
E)  It is an unexpected event that causes widespread damage, destruction, distress, and loss.

If a social movement is successful, it can become an interest group and a part of society's fabric.

Mass society theory helps people understand collective theory that crosses international boundaries.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad term that applies to all practical uses of living organisms.

Which of the following statements best defines social change?

According to structural strain theory, in the growth and spread of a generalized belief stage, _____.

Describe any two types of social movements.

Examine the disadvantages of 3-D printing technology.

_____ can be preserved and used in the treatment of diseases like leukemia , Parkinson's disease, and numerous other health problems .

_____ refers to a process of people moving about, talking to one another, and becoming increasingly excited.

Minimally invasive robotic surgeries usually result in longer recovery processes.

Which of the following statements is true about redemptive social movements?

Which of the following statements is true of mass society theory?

Critically evaluate the convergence theory of collective behavior.

Discuss the reasons for the emergence of a fad.

In the _____ stage of a social movement, an organization becomes more bureaucratic and self-sufficient.

_____ emphasizes that social norms shape crowd behavior.

Critically evaluate the relative deprivation theory of social movement.

In the context of technology, which of the following is a benefit of robotic surgery?

Which of the following statements best defines a fad?

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Exam 16: Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

If a social movement is successful, it can become an interest group and a part of society's fabric.

Mass society theory helps people understand collective theory that crosses international boundaries.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad term that applies to all practical uses of living organisms.

Which of the following statements best defines social change?

According to structural strain theory, in the growth and spread of a generalized belief stage, _____.

Describe any two types of social movements.

Examine the disadvantages of 3-D printing technology.

_____ can be preserved and used in the treatment of diseases like leukemia , Parkinson's disease, and numerous other health problems .

_____ refers to a process of people moving about, talking to one another, and becoming increasingly excited.

Minimally invasive robotic surgeries usually result in longer recovery processes.

Which of the following statements is true about redemptive social movements?

Which of the following statements is true of mass society theory?

Critically evaluate the convergence theory of collective behavior.

Discuss the reasons for the emergence of a fad.

In the _____ stage of a social movement, an organization becomes more bureaucratic and self-sufficient.

_____ emphasizes that social norms shape crowd behavior.

Critically evaluate the relative deprivation theory of social movement.

In the context of technology, which of the following is a benefit of robotic surgery?

Which of the following statements best defines a fad?

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction and Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Gender and Sexuality

Race and Ethnicity

The Economy and Politics

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Filters