Exam 20: Collective Behavior,Social Movements,and Social Change

The text identifies __________ as the most widely known resistance (regressive) movement.

Compare the relative deprivation theory and the value-added theory.

__________ is a temporary but widely copied activity enthusiastically followed by large numbers of people.

In relation to the dynamics of collective behavior,which of the following is FALSE?

Summarize the different types of crowd behavior.

Outline the new social movement theory and the diverse array of social movements on which it focuses.

The text observes that most sociological research on fashion has focused on:

State the key assumptions of the social construction theory: frame analysis.

As the masses attempt to influence elites and vice versa,a two-way process occurs with the dissemination of __________,which is information provided by individuals or groups that have a vested interest in furthering their own cause or damaging an opposing one.

__________ consist(s) of the attitudes and beliefs communicated by ordinary citizens to decision makers.

Sociologists define social change as the alteration,modification,or transformation of public policy,culture,or social institutions over time; such change is usually brought about by collective behavior and social movements.

__________ crowds are made up of people who come together for a scheduled event and thus share a common focus.

People in a shopping mall or on a city bus are examples of _________ crowds.

__________ crowds provide opportunities for the display of some strong emotion (such as joy,excitement,or grief).

Explain the political opportunity theory.

__________ is voluntary,often spontaneous activity that is engaged in by a large number of people and typically violates dominant group norms and values.

A(n) __________ is violent crowd behavior that is fueled by deep-seated emotions but not directed at one specific target.

"When a society or community is unable to meet people's expectations that something should be done about a problem,tension occurs in the system." This exemplifies sociologist Neal Smelser's value-added theory condition of:

__________ theory focuses on the ability of members of a social movement to acquire resources and mobilize people in order to advance their cause.

Examples of __________ include labor movements,animal rights movements,antinuclear movements,Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD),and the disability rights movement.