Question 1

What is claims making? Why is this process important to the success of a social movement?

Accepted Answer

Claims making is the process of identifying and articulating the grievances and demands of a social movement. It involves defining the issues at hand, framing them in a way that resonates with the public, and advocating for change through various means such as protests, media campaigns, and lobbying.

This process is important to the success of a social movement because it helps to bring attention to the issues at hand and mobilize support for the cause. By clearly articulating their grievances and demands, social movements can attract allies, gain public sympathy, and put pressure on decision-makers to address their concerns. Claims making also helps to shape public discourse and influence policy decisions, ultimately leading to social change.

Additionally, claims making allows social movements to define their identity and purpose, creating a sense of unity and direction among their members. It also serves as a tool for holding those in power accountable and challenging the status quo.

In summary, claims making is crucial to the success of a social movement as it helps to raise awareness, build support, and ultimately bring about the change they are advocating for.

Question 2

Social movements rarely bring about significant social change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What is the difference between "rumor" and "gossip"?

Accepted Answer

The terms "rumor" and "gossip" both refer to information that is spread among people, but they have different connotations and are used in different contexts.

A "rumor" is a piece of information or a story that is circulated from person to person without confirmation of its truthfulness. Rumors are often about public concerns or involve information that is of interest to a larger group, such as news about celebrities, upcoming products, changes in a company, or events in a community. Rumors can be based on facts, but they often contain unverified or incomplete information that can lead to misunderstandings or misinformation. They can spread quickly, especially through social media and other forms of communication, and can sometimes cause panic or concern if they are about serious issues.

On the other hand, "gossip" typically refers to talk or reports about the personal or private affairs of others. Gossip is often about individuals within a social circle, such as friends, family, coworkers, or acquaintances, and it usually involves details that are not meant to be publicly shared. Gossip can be true or false, but it often has a negative connotation because it can be seen as idle talk that invades privacy, damages reputations, or fosters a culture of judgment and speculation.

In summary, the main difference between "rumor" and "gossip" lies in their focus and intent. Rumors are generally about unverified information that can affect a larger group or the public, while gossip is more about sharing private or personal details about individuals, often with a judgmental or sensational tone. Both can have negative consequences if they spread false or harmful information.

Question 4

One stage in the life of a social movement is called "coalescence." This stage refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the emergence of the movement 
B)  the movement defining itself and "going public" 
C)  developing a capable staff to keep the movement operating 
D)  the decline of the movement 
A)  the emergence of the movement 
B)  the movement defining itself and "going public" 
C)  developing a capable staff to keep the movement operating 
D)  the decline of the movement

Question 5

A riot differs from a mob in that the riot:

Accepted Answer

A)  is not usually violent. 
B)  typically has little focus or clear goal. 
C)  involves fewer people. 
D)  is not as common in U.S. history. 
A)  is not usually violent. 
B)  typically has little focus or clear goal. 
C)  involves fewer people. 
D)  is not as common in U.S. history.

Question 6

In what way do "new social movements" differ from those in the past?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more likely to be international. 
B)  They are likely to focus on social rather than economic issues. 
C)  They are likely to attract support from middle- and upper-middle-class people. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  They are more likely to be international. 
B)  They are likely to focus on social rather than economic issues. 
C)  They are likely to attract support from middle- and upper-middle-class people. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 7

Emergent-norm theory states that people in crowds:

Accepted Answer

A)  make their own rules as they go along. 
B)  carry a plan for their behavior into the crowd. 
C)  behave in surprisingly "normal" ways. 
D)  are taken over by the contagious emotions of the crowd. 
A)  make their own rules as they go along. 
B)  carry a plan for their behavior into the crowd. 
C)  behave in surprisingly "normal" ways. 
D)  are taken over by the contagious emotions of the crowd.

Question 8

Based on the discussion found in the final box in the chapter (

Accepted Answer

As an AI, I'm unable to access specific

Question 9

What are three reasons that collective behavior is difficult to study?

Accepted Answer

Collective behavior refers to the action

Question 10

Hula hoops, streaking, and Pokemon cards are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  fads. 
B)  fashion. 
C)  style. 
D)  social movements. 
A)  fads. 
B)  fashion. 
C)  style. 
D)  social movements.

Question 11

Looking ahead, social movements are likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  make use of more computer technology, which makes them spread easily. 
B)  become global in scope. 
C)  involve minorities and other marginalized people, who will seek a greater political voice. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  make use of more computer technology, which makes them spread easily. 
B)  become global in scope. 
C)  involve minorities and other marginalized people, who will seek a greater political voice. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 12

What are three key differences between "collectivities" and "social groups?"

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are three key differences between "collectivities"...

Question 13

What is a "panic"? What is a "moral panic" (also called "mass hysteria")?

Accepted Answer

A "panic" is a sudden, overwhelming fear

Question 14

The genocide that took place in the Darfur region of Sudan is an example of which of the following types of disasters?

Accepted Answer

A)  technological disaster 
B)  natural disaster 
C)  intentional disaster 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  technological disaster 
B)  natural disaster 
C)  intentional disaster 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 15

"Seeing Sociology in the News" describes a recent social movement where activists in Cairo:

Accepted Answer

A)  fight high prices. 
B)  demand autonomy. 
C)  wish to practice senilicide (the killing of the elderly). 
D)  are using virtual reality to combat corrupt and oppressive governments.. 
A)  fight high prices. 
B)  demand autonomy. 
C)  wish to practice senilicide (the killing of the elderly). 
D)  are using virtual reality to combat corrupt and oppressive governments..

Question 16

Collective behavior is difficult to study because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it involves only one particular kind of behavior. 
B)  it is often transitory-that is, it is brief and passing. 
C)  it is always violent. 
D)  people object to being watched. 
A)  it involves only one particular kind of behavior. 
B)  it is often transitory-that is, it is brief and passing. 
C)  it is always violent. 
D)  people object to being watched.

Question 17

Deprivation theory states that social movements arise among people who:

Accepted Answer

A)  feel adrift in society. 
B)  have plenty of money and other resources. 
C)  feel they lack enough income, power, or human dignity. 
D)  mobilize around cultural symbols. 
A)  feel adrift in society. 
B)  have plenty of money and other resources. 
C)  feel they lack enough income, power, or human dignity. 
D)  mobilize around cultural symbols.

Question 18

Resource-mobilization theory states that social movements require:

Accepted Answer

A)  a cultural symbol. 
B)  money and other necessary resources. 
C)  a sense of relative deprivation. 
D)  high technology. 
A)  a cultural symbol. 
B)  money and other necessary resources. 
C)  a sense of relative deprivation. 
D)  high technology.

Question 19

Another name for "mass hysteria" is "moral panic."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As the "Paul is Dead" story in the box illustrates, rumor thrives in a climate of:

Accepted Answer

A)  uncertainty. 
B)  relative deprivation. 
C)  officials taking decisive action. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  uncertainty. 
B)  relative deprivation. 
C)  officials taking decisive action. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Exam 23: Collective Behavior and Social Movements

What is claims making? Why is this process important to the success of a social movement?

Social movements rarely bring about significant social change.

What is the difference between "rumor" and "gossip"?

One stage in the life of a social movement is called "coalescence." This stage refers to which of the following?

A riot differs from a mob in that the riot:

In what way do "new social movements" differ from those in the past?

Emergent-norm theory states that people in crowds:

Based on the discussion found in the final box in the chapter (

What are three reasons that collective behavior is difficult to study?

Hula hoops, streaking, and Pokemon cards are all examples of:

Looking ahead, social movements are likely to:

What are three key differences between "collectivities" and "social groups?"

What is a "panic"? What is a "moral panic" (also called "mass hysteria")?

The genocide that took place in the Darfur region of Sudan is an example of which of the following types of disasters?

"Seeing Sociology in the News" describes a recent social movement where activists in Cairo:

Collective behavior is difficult to study because:

Deprivation theory states that social movements arise among people who:

Resource-mobilization theory states that social movements require:

Another name for "mass hysteria" is "moral panic."

As the "Paul is Dead" story in the box illustrates, rumor thrives in a climate of:

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