A) is usually caused by social movements. B) can be caused by a variety of factors, like new ideas and technologies. C) usually takes centuries to happen. D) arises only through conflict. A) is usually caused by social movements. B) can be caused by a variety of factors, like new ideas and technologies. C) usually takes centuries to happen. D) arises only through conflict.

Exam 18: Collective Action, Social Movements, and Social Change

A group of conservationists encourages their community to save water by using low-flushing toilets or faucets that release more pressure but less water.Which social movement would this represent?

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Question 21

The Yes Men activists have been very successful at "culture jamming." They have impersonated the U.S.Chamber of Commerce,the leadership of the World Trade Organization,and several other government officials.They are attempting to create social change through impersonation and satire.Discuss your personal impressions of this method of social movement.Do you feel this is ethical behavior? Is unethical behavior ever a necessary component of a social movement? At what stage of a social movement do you feel this type of behavior fits?

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Question 22

An example of an emotional attachment that results from sharing a group affiliation with another could be:

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Question 23

Which of the following is a reason why some social movements fade away during the coalescence stage?

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Question 24

Which sociologist suggested that modernity was a time when each person was a unique combination of overlapping group affiliations?

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Question 25

____________ social movements advocate the radical reorganization of society.

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Question 26

How does the dialectic theory assume social change occurs?

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Question 27

Environmental activists who wish to ban all carbon emissions spur a counter movement by manufacturers whose factories must emit some pollutants to operate at a profit.When these two groups come together to formulate new environmental policies,it is an example of:

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Question 28

Social change:

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Question 29

One reason for the decline in the number of Americans joining associations is:

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Question 30

Mothers Against Drunk Driving introduced the concept of the "designated driver" in order to combat drunk driving.Because it focused on a single issue and sought to change individual behavior,it is best described as:

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Question 31

The main problem with ____________ theory is that it treats individuals as mindless individuals following the actions of others.

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Question 32

What did Tocqueville mean by "land of joiners"?

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Question 33

An example of collective action would be:

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Question 34

Presbyterian,Green Bay Packers fan,Republican,and Italian are all group associations that help define you as a(n):

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Question 35

What is a social movement? Describe the four types of social movements and give examples.

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Question 36

What was one of the largest American social movements that effected major social change?

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Question 37

Which social movement model suggests that discontent and the availability of resources are the key factors that determine if a social movement will coalesce?

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Question 38

Research discovering the link between smoking and cancer has led to decreases in cigarette smoking in the past several decades.This demonstrates the role that ____________ can play in social change.

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Question 39

The 1930s Townsend Plan movement,which organized elderly Americans to demand a pension from the government,is an example of:

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Question 40

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A group of conservationists encourages their community to save water by using low-flushing toilets or faucets that release more pressure but less water.Which social movement would this represent?

An example of an emotional attachment that results from sharing a group affiliation with another could be:

Which of the following is a reason why some social movements fade away during the coalescence stage?

Which sociologist suggested that modernity was a time when each person was a unique combination of overlapping group affiliations?

____________ social movements advocate the radical reorganization of society.

How does the dialectic theory assume social change occurs?

Environmental activists who wish to ban all carbon emissions spur a counter movement by manufacturers whose factories must emit some pollutants to operate at a profit.When these two groups come together to formulate new environmental policies,it is an example of:

Social change:

One reason for the decline in the number of Americans joining associations is:

Mothers Against Drunk Driving introduced the concept of the "designated driver" in order to combat drunk driving.Because it focused on a single issue and sought to change individual behavior,it is best described as:

The main problem with ____________ theory is that it treats individuals as mindless individuals following the actions of others.

What did Tocqueville mean by "land of joiners"?

An example of collective action would be:

Presbyterian,Green Bay Packers fan,Republican,and Italian are all group associations that help define you as a(n):

What is a social movement? Describe the four types of social movements and give examples.

What was one of the largest American social movements that effected major social change?

Which social movement model suggests that discontent and the availability of resources are the key factors that determine if a social movement will coalesce?

Research discovering the link between smoking and cancer has led to decreases in cigarette smoking in the past several decades.This demonstrates the role that ____________ can play in social change.

The 1930s Townsend Plan movement,which organized elderly Americans to demand a pension from the government,is an example of:

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