Question 1

Reformative social movements want to completely destroy the existing social order and replace it with a new one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to resource mobilization theory, which of the following statements is true of a social movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  It should try to preserve the status quo by blocking change or undoing change that has already occurred. 
B)  It will succeed if it can put together an organization and leadership dedicated to advancing its cause. 
C)  It should offer a sense of belonging to people who feel alienated and disconnected from others. 
D)  It should focus on bridging the gap between what people have and what they think they should have compared with others in a society. 
E)  It will succeed if it seeks limited change and does not threaten the present state of affairs of the society. 
A)  It should try to preserve the status quo by blocking change or undoing change that has already occurred. 
B)  It will succeed if it can put together an organization and leadership dedicated to advancing its cause. 
C)  It should offer a sense of belonging to people who feel alienated and disconnected from others. 
D)  It should focus on bridging the gap between what people have and what they think they should have compared with others in a society. 
E)  It will succeed if it seeks limited change and does not threaten the present state of affairs of the society.

Question 3

A(n) _____ is a building block of the human body that can replicate indefinitely.

Accepted Answer

A)  zygote 
B)  stem cell 
C)  nerve cell 
D)  embryo 
E)  gene 
A)  zygote 
B)  stem cell 
C)  nerve cell 
D)  embryo 
E)  gene

Question 4

Examine the disadvantages of 3-D printing technology.

Accepted Answer

As with any new technology, 3-D printers

Question 5

_____ is a broad term that applies to all practical uses of living organisms.

Accepted Answer

A)  Biochemistry 
B)  Biomechanics 
C)  Biotechnology 
D)  Nanotechnology 
E)  Artificial intelligence 
A)  Biochemistry 
B)  Biomechanics 
C)  Biotechnology 
D)  Nanotechnology 
E)  Artificial intelligence

Question 6

Carl participated in a protest against police brutality.During the protest, few members of the group started vandalizing public property.Carl, who is usually calm and controlled, also joined the others in vandalizing the property.In this scenario, which of the following theories supports Carl's 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 7

Describe any two types of social movements.

Accepted Answer

Alternative social movements focus on ch

Question 8

Explain the terms panic and mass hysteria.Examine the impact they have on people.

Accepted Answer

Panic is a collective flight, often irra

Question 9

A protest crowd is a group of people that assembles for a specific purpose and follows established norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

Which of the following is a component of public opinion?

Accepted Answer

A)  It concerns a limited number of people. 
B)  It is based on actions rather than words. 
C)  It involves a controversial issue. 
D)  It is not influenced by propaganda. 
E)  It does not affect collective behavior. 
A)  It concerns a limited number of people. 
B)  It is based on actions rather than words. 
C)  It involves a controversial issue. 
D)  It is not influenced by propaganda. 
E)  It does not affect collective behavior.

Question 12

Biotechnological advances are most readily available to higher-income people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Sadie told a few of her friends at school that their physics teacher was selling drugs to students.Though the information was baseless, it spread to the entire school, and the physics teacher was asked to step down temporarily for an enquiry.Which of the following terms can be used to describe the information spread by Sadie?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rumor 
B)  Fad 
C)  Rage 
D)  Fact 
E)  Propaganda 
A)  Rumor 
B)  Fad 
C)  Rage 
D)  Fact 
E)  Propaganda

Question 14

Which of the following statements best defines the term gossip?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the act of spreading rumors, often negative, about other people's personal lives. 
B)  It is a gap between what people have and what they think they should have. 
C)  It is the act of spreading evidence-based information. 
D)  It is a widespread attitude on a particular issue. 
E)  It is a collective flight, often irrational, from a real or perceived danger. 
A)  It is the act of spreading rumors, often negative, about other people's personal lives. 
B)  It is a gap between what people have and what they think they should have. 
C)  It is the act of spreading evidence-based information. 
D)  It is a widespread attitude on a particular issue. 
E)  It is a collective flight, often irrational, from a real or perceived danger.

Question 15

The _____ proposes that individuals act emotionally and irrationally due to a crowd's almost hypnotic influence.

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 16

According to the structural strain theory, leaders emerge during the mobilization for action stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The _____ proposes that crowds consist of like-minded people who deliberately assemble in a place to pursue a common goal.

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

Which of the following is an example of an urban legend?

Accepted Answer

A)  A television news report about a scam 
B)  An anecdote about a politician's origin 
C)  An online video clipping of police brutality 
D)  A girl sharing secrets with her friend 
E)  A student spreading false information about a teacher 
A)  A television news report about a scam 
B)  An anecdote about a politician's origin 
C)  An online video clipping of police brutality 
D)  A girl sharing secrets with her friend 
E)  A student spreading false information about a teacher

Question 19

Critically evaluate the mass society theory and new social movements theory.

Accepted Answer

Mass society theory: Early on, sociologi

Question 20

In the context of technology, identify a true statement about collaborative consumption.

Accepted Answer

A)  The cost of purchasing products or services is borne by one individual. 
B)  The ownership of the assets is transferred to the user. 
C)  It limits the sharing of goods or services. 
D)  It enables people to earn and save money by sharing goods and services. 
E)  It is an expensive form of trading. 
A)  The cost of purchasing products or services is borne by one individual. 
B)  The ownership of the assets is transferred to the user. 
C)  It limits the sharing of goods or services. 
D)  It enables people to earn and save money by sharing goods and services. 
E)  It is an expensive form of trading.

Reformative social movements want to completely destroy the existing social order and replace it with a new one.

According to resource mobilization theory, which of the following statements is true of a social movement?

A(n) _____ is a building block of the human body that can replicate indefinitely.

Examine the disadvantages of 3-D printing technology.

_____ is a broad term that applies to all practical uses of living organisms.

Describe any two types of social movements.

Explain the terms panic and mass hysteria.Examine the impact they have on people.

A protest crowd is a group of people that assembles for a specific purpose and follows established norms.

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

Which of the following is a component of public opinion?

Biotechnological advances are most readily available to higher-income people.

Which of the following statements best defines the term gossip?

The _____ proposes that individuals act emotionally and irrationally due to a crowd's almost hypnotic influence.

According to the structural strain theory, leaders emerge during the mobilization for action stage.

The _____ proposes that crowds consist of like-minded people who deliberately assemble in a place to pursue a common goal.

Which of the following is an example of an urban legend?

Critically evaluate the mass society theory and new social movements theory.

In the context of technology, identify a true statement about collaborative consumption.

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

Reformative social movements want to completely destroy the existing social order and replace it with a new one.

According to resource mobilization theory, which of the following statements is true of a social movement?

A(n) _____ is a building block of the human body that can replicate indefinitely.

Examine the disadvantages of 3-D printing technology.

_____ is a broad term that applies to all practical uses of living organisms.

Describe any two types of social movements.

Explain the terms panic and mass hysteria.Examine the impact they have on people.

A protest crowd is a group of people that assembles for a specific purpose and follows established norms.

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

Which of the following is a component of public opinion?

Biotechnological advances are most readily available to higher-income people.

Which of the following statements best defines the term gossip?

The _____ proposes that individuals act emotionally and irrationally due to a crowd's almost hypnotic influence.

According to the structural strain theory, leaders emerge during the mobilization for action stage.

The _____ proposes that crowds consist of like-minded people who deliberately assemble in a place to pursue a common goal.

Which of the following is an example of an urban legend?

Critically evaluate the mass society theory and new social movements theory.

In the context of technology, identify a true statement about collaborative consumption.

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

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