Question 1

Which of the following is not true about social change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some change is planned. 
B)  Some change is gradual and some rapid. 
C)  Changes in one level affect only that level. 
D)  Change is ubiquitous. 
A)  Some change is planned. 
B)  Some change is gradual and some rapid. 
C)  Changes in one level affect only that level. 
D)  Change is ubiquitous. C

Question 2

As Jason is eating lunch, a friend tells him, "If we win the national championship, our instructor will give us all As." Jason then posts this on his Facebook wall, and by the next class everyone is wearing their school colors to class. Jason created a crisis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Expressive movements focus on changing individuals and saving people from corrupt lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

List and briefly discuss the three processes that bring about change identified by Ogburn.

Accepted Answer

Ogburn identified three processes that b

Question 5

Which of the following is not a necessary condition for a social movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  A strain or precipitation event 
B)  Shared social positions among members 
C)  Effective leadership 
D)  A communication network 
A)  A strain or precipitation event 
B)  Shared social positions among members 
C)  Effective leadership 
D)  A communication network

Question 6

According to world systems theory, peripheral countries are in an intermediate position in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Your boss is pressuring you to donate to the company charity when you have never supported the charity before. This is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress 
B)  Strain 
C)  Symbolic change 
D)  Stigma 
A)  Stress 
B)  Strain 
C)  Symbolic change 
D)  Stigma

Question 8

List and briefly discuss the three main parts of the world system according to world systems theory.

Accepted Answer

World Systems Theory, developed by socio

Question 9

Symbolic interaction theorists argue that change is caused by a disagreement between two or more parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Following the death of Martin Luther King Jr., there were riots in many black communities. According to the text, these riots would be best described as a panic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of strain experienced by an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Political dynamics at the national level 
B)  Natural disasters 
C)  Religious beliefs influencing management decisions 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Political dynamics at the national level 
B)  Natural disasters 
C)  Religious beliefs influencing management decisions 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

Revolutionary movements often use violent means to achieve their goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify at least three types of stresses that organizations may experience.

Accepted Answer

Organizations may experience a variety o

Question 14

Globalization from below refers to the efforts by common people in small groups and protest movements to fight back.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The wearing of denim jeans by most people in the United States is an example of a fad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

During the institutionalized stage, the social movement becomes a formal organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The impact that the large baby boomer generation is having on the U.S. social security system is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress 
B)  Strain 
C)  Symbolic change 
D)  Stigma 
A)  Stress 
B)  Strain 
C)  Symbolic change 
D)  Stigma

Question 18

Social reform movements are most often religious in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One feature of social movements is that they are consciously organized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The social world model used in the text is an example of a closed-system model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not true about social change?

As Jason is eating lunch, a friend tells him, "If we win the national championship, our instructor will give us all As." Jason then posts this on his Facebook wall, and by the next class everyone is wearing their school colors to class. Jason created a crisis.

Expressive movements focus on changing individuals and saving people from corrupt lifestyles.

List and briefly discuss the three processes that bring about change identified by Ogburn.

Which of the following is not a necessary condition for a social movement?

According to world systems theory, peripheral countries are in an intermediate position in the world.

Your boss is pressuring you to donate to the company charity when you have never supported the charity before. This is a:

List and briefly discuss the three main parts of the world system according to world systems theory.

Symbolic interaction theorists argue that change is caused by a disagreement between two or more parties.

Following the death of Martin Luther King Jr., there were riots in many black communities. According to the text, these riots would be best described as a panic.

Which of the following is an example of strain experienced by an organization?

Revolutionary movements often use violent means to achieve their goals.

Identify at least three types of stresses that organizations may experience.

Globalization from below refers to the efforts by common people in small groups and protest movements to fight back.

The wearing of denim jeans by most people in the United States is an example of a fad.

During the institutionalized stage, the social movement becomes a formal organization.

The impact that the large baby boomer generation is having on the U.S. social security system is a:

Social reform movements are most often religious in nature.

One feature of social movements is that they are consciously organized.

The social world model used in the text is an example of a closed-system model.

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

Society and Culture: Hardward and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Freaks, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famous or Rages and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratefication: Beyond We and They

Gender Stratification: Shehe Who Goes First

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Medicine: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Spaceship Earth

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Exam 16: The Process of Change: Can We Make a Difference

Which of the following is not true about social change?

As Jason is eating lunch, a friend tells him, "If we win the national championship, our instructor will give us all As." Jason then posts this on his Facebook wall, and by the next class everyone is wearing their school colors to class. Jason created a crisis.

Expressive movements focus on changing individuals and saving people from corrupt lifestyles.

List and briefly discuss the three processes that bring about change identified by Ogburn.

Which of the following is not a necessary condition for a social movement?

According to world systems theory, peripheral countries are in an intermediate position in the world.

Your boss is pressuring you to donate to the company charity when you have never supported the charity before. This is a:

List and briefly discuss the three main parts of the world system according to world systems theory.

Symbolic interaction theorists argue that change is caused by a disagreement between two or more parties.

Following the death of Martin Luther King Jr., there were riots in many black communities. According to the text, these riots would be best described as a panic.

Which of the following is an example of strain experienced by an organization?

Revolutionary movements often use violent means to achieve their goals.

Identify at least three types of stresses that organizations may experience.

Globalization from below refers to the efforts by common people in small groups and protest movements to fight back.

The wearing of denim jeans by most people in the United States is an example of a fad.

During the institutionalized stage, the social movement becomes a formal organization.

The impact that the large baby boomer generation is having on the U.S. social security system is a:

Social reform movements are most often religious in nature.

One feature of social movements is that they are consciously organized.

The social world model used in the text is an example of a closed-system model.

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

Society and Culture: Hardward and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Freaks, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famous or Rages and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratefication: Beyond We and They

Gender Stratification: Shehe Who Goes First

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Medicine: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Spaceship Earth

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