Question 1

_____ is the scientific application of knowledge for practical purposes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Biotechnology 
B)  Nanotechnology 
C)  Technology 
D)  Computing 
E)  Machinery 
A)  Biotechnology 
B)  Nanotechnology 
C)  Technology 
D)  Computing 
E)  Machinery

Question 2

_____ is/are the act of spreading news about other people's personal lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rumors 
B)  Urban legends 
C)  Gossip 
D)  Hearsay 
E)  Tattling 
A)  Rumors 
B)  Urban legends 
C)  Gossip 
D)  Hearsay 
E)  Tattling

Question 3

Kellen is a member of a group whose goal is to transform our society into one that is completely "green." This is an example of a/n _____ social movement.

Accepted Answer

A)  alternative 
B)  redemptive 
C)  reformative 
D)  resistance 
E)  revolutionary 
A)  alternative 
B)  redemptive 
C)  reformative 
D)  resistance 
E)  revolutionary

Question 4

What are the major differences between rumors,gossip,and urban legends? Have you ever engaged in these forms of collective behavior? Why?

Accepted Answer

Rumors, gossip, and urban legends are al

Question 5

Which one of the following statements about riots is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are usually violent crowds. 
B)  The participants direct their hostility at a specific target. 
C)  They are unpredictable. 
D)  They are usually characterized by long-term tensions. 
E)  They often result in death and property damage. 
A)  They are usually violent crowds. 
B)  The participants direct their hostility at a specific target. 
C)  They are unpredictable. 
D)  They are usually characterized by long-term tensions. 
E)  They often result in death and property damage.

Question 6

A/n _____ crowd is a group of people who are motivated by intense,powerful emotions and who have a single-minded purpose.

Accepted Answer

A)  casual 
B)  conventional 
C)  expressive 
D)  acting 
E)  protest 
A)  casual 
B)  conventional 
C)  expressive 
D)  acting 
E)  protest

Question 7

Present any two of the explanations for why social movements emerge.Be sure to describe both the theories and the criticisms.

Accepted Answer

One explanation for why social movements

Question 8

Amber has two dozen Barbie dolls from her childhood packed away in her attic that she plans to sell on EBay in the future to make some money.Amber is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  a social movement. 
B)  collective behavior. 
C)  a fad. 
D)  technology. 
E)  animated behavior. 
A)  a social movement. 
B)  collective behavior. 
C)  a fad. 
D)  technology. 
E)  animated behavior.

Question 9

"Police officers cannot ticket you for driving five miles over the speed limit." This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a fad. 
B)  an urban legend. 
C)  gossip. 
D)  a rumor. 
E)  mass hysteria. 
A)  a fad. 
B)  an urban legend. 
C)  gossip. 
D)  a rumor. 
E)  mass hysteria.

Question 10

When the fire alarm sounded,all of Dr.Peterson's 35 students rushed to the door and pushed their way out of the classroom.On the way out,three students were injured.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  panic. 
B)  mass hysteria. 
C)  a craze. 
D)  a mob. 
E)  a riot. 
A)  panic. 
B)  mass hysteria. 
C)  a craze. 
D)  a mob. 
E)  a riot.

Question 11

During the organization stage the social movement becomes more bureaucratic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A/n _____ crowd is a group of people who assemble to achieve a specific goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  casual 
B)  conventional 
C)  expressive 
D)  acting 
E)  protest 
A)  casual 
B)  conventional 
C)  expressive 
D)  acting 
E)  protest

Question 13

Which of the following statements about urban legends is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  They usually last longer than gossip. 
B)  They are usually short-lived. 
C)  They are more believable than rumors. 
D)  They are based on facts. 
E)  They are always funny rather than horrifying. 
A)  They usually last longer than gossip. 
B)  They are usually short-lived. 
C)  They are more believable than rumors. 
D)  They are based on facts. 
E)  They are always funny rather than horrifying.

Question 14

Why do some social movements thrive while others disappear? Which of the reasons for the decline of social movements do you think is the most important? Why?

Accepted Answer

Some social movements thrive while other

Question 15

"Elvis lives!" is an example of an urban legend.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

At the end of the school year,the graduating seniors and their families gathered in the auditorium for the graduate ceremony.They make up a/n _____ crowd.

Accepted Answer

A)  casual 
B)  conventional 
C)  expressive 
D)  acting 
E)  protest 
A)  casual 
B)  conventional 
C)  expressive 
D)  acting 
E)  protest

Question 17

_____ are a form of collective behavior that spreads rapidly and enthusiastically,but lasts only a short time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fashions 
B)  Fads 
C)  Publics 
D)  Social movements 
E)  Panics 
A)  Fashions 
B)  Fads 
C)  Publics 
D)  Social movements 
E)  Panics

Question 18

Why do you think people participate in fads,fashion,and crazes?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why people par

Question 19

Alcoholics Anonymous is an example of a/n

Accepted Answer

A)  alternative social movement. 
B)  reformative social movement. 
C)  redemptive social movement. 
D)  resistance social movement. 
E)  revolutionary social movement. 
A)  alternative social movement. 
B)  reformative social movement. 
C)  redemptive social movement. 
D)  resistance social movement. 
E)  revolutionary social movement.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about publics is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are organized and usually include memberships. 
B)  There are a limited number of publics. 
C)  There may be several publics involved with a single issue. 
D)  They are structured and long-lasting. 
E)  They always transition into social movements. 
A)  They are organized and usually include memberships. 
B)  There are a limited number of publics. 
C)  There may be several publics involved with a single issue. 
D)  They are structured and long-lasting. 
E)  They always transition into social movements.

_____ is the scientific application of knowledge for practical purposes.

_____ is/are the act of spreading news about other people's personal lives.

Kellen is a member of a group whose goal is to transform our society into one that is completely "green." This is an example of a/n _____ social movement.

What are the major differences between rumors,gossip,and urban legends? Have you ever engaged in these forms of collective behavior? Why?

Which one of the following statements about riots is false?

A/n _____ crowd is a group of people who are motivated by intense,powerful emotions and who have a single-minded purpose.

Present any two of the explanations for why social movements emerge.Be sure to describe both the theories and the criticisms.

Amber has two dozen Barbie dolls from her childhood packed away in her attic that she plans to sell on EBay in the future to make some money.Amber is engaging in

"Police officers cannot ticket you for driving five miles over the speed limit." This is an example of

When the fire alarm sounded,all of Dr.Peterson's 35 students rushed to the door and pushed their way out of the classroom.On the way out,three students were injured.This is an example of

During the organization stage the social movement becomes more bureaucratic.

A/n _____ crowd is a group of people who assemble to achieve a specific goal.

Which of the following statements about urban legends is correct?

Why do some social movements thrive while others disappear? Which of the reasons for the decline of social movements do you think is the most important? Why?

"Elvis lives!" is an example of an urban legend.

At the end of the school year,the graduating seniors and their families gathered in the auditorium for the graduate ceremony.They make up a/n _____ crowd.

_____ are a form of collective behavior that spreads rapidly and enthusiastically,but lasts only a short time.

Why do you think people participate in fads,fashion,and crazes?

Alcoholics Anonymous is an example of a/n

Which of the following statements about publics is correct?

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

_____ is the scientific application of knowledge for practical purposes.

_____ is/are the act of spreading news about other people's personal lives.

Kellen is a member of a group whose goal is to transform our society into one that is completely "green." This is an example of a/n _____ social movement.

What are the major differences between rumors,gossip,and urban legends? Have you ever engaged in these forms of collective behavior? Why?

Which one of the following statements about riots is false?

A/n _____ crowd is a group of people who are motivated by intense,powerful emotions and who have a single-minded purpose.

Present any two of the explanations for why social movements emerge.Be sure to describe both the theories and the criticisms.

Amber has two dozen Barbie dolls from her childhood packed away in her attic that she plans to sell on EBay in the future to make some money.Amber is engaging in

"Police officers cannot ticket you for driving five miles over the speed limit." This is an example of

When the fire alarm sounded,all of Dr.Peterson's 35 students rushed to the door and pushed their way out of the classroom.On the way out,three students were injured.This is an example of

During the organization stage the social movement becomes more bureaucratic.

A/n _____ crowd is a group of people who assemble to achieve a specific goal.

Which of the following statements about urban legends is correct?

Why do some social movements thrive while others disappear? Which of the reasons for the decline of social movements do you think is the most important? Why?

"Elvis lives!" is an example of an urban legend.

At the end of the school year,the graduating seniors and their families gathered in the auditorium for the graduate ceremony.They make up a/n _____ crowd.

_____ are a form of collective behavior that spreads rapidly and enthusiastically,but lasts only a short time.

Why do you think people participate in fads,fashion,and crazes?

Alcoholics Anonymous is an example of a/n

Which of the following statements about publics is correct?

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

Gender And Sexuality

Race And Ethnicity

Government And Politics

Families And Aging

Education & Religion

Health And Medicine

Population, Urbanization, And The Environment

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