Deck 16: Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, And Technology

Question 1

Which of the following is the most structured and changes the most slowly?

A) fashions
B) fads
C) crazes
D) riots
E) mobs

Answer 1

A

Question 2

According to Smelser,there are six determinants that encourage or discourage collective behavior.Which of the following is not one of these determinants?

A) structural familiarity
B) structural strain
C) growth and spread of a generalized belief
D) precipitating factors
E) social control

Answer 2

A

Question 3

According to Smelser,there are six determinants that encourage or discourage collective behavior.Which of the following is not one of these determinants?

A) structural conduciveness
B) limiting comprehensive beliefs
C) precipitating factors
D) mobilizing people for action
E) social control

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Amber has two dozen Barbie dolls from her childhood packed away in her attic that she plans to sell on EBay in the future to make some money.Amber is engaging in

A) a social movement.
B) collective behavior.
C) a fad.
D) technology.
E) animated behavior.

Question 5

Which of the following descriptions of rumors is false?

A) They are usually about important subjects.
B) They are based on actual events.
C) They spread quickly.
D) They can be entertaining.
E) They are usually about subjects that make people anxious or insecure.

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of collective behavior?

A) It is peaceful.
B) It is organized.
C) It is controlled.
D) It is a behavior.
E) It is a value.

Question 7

_____ is a collective flight from a real or perceived danger in an irrational way.

A) Panic
B) Mass hysteria
C) A craze
D) A mob
E) A riot

Question 8

A _____ is unfounded information that people spread quickly.

A) fad
B) fashion
C) gossip
D) rumor
E) mob

Question 9

_____ is an intense,fearful and anxious reaction to a real or imagined threat by large numbers of people.

A) Panic
B) Mass hysteria
C) A craze
D) A mob
E) A riot

Question 10

Which of the following statements about urban legends is correct?

A) They usually last longer than gossip.
B) They are usually short-lived.
C) They are more believable than rumors.
D) They are based on facts.
E) They are always funny rather than horrifying.

Question 11

Mark has fifteen tattoos and seven piercings.Mark is engaging in

A) a social movement.
B) collective behavior.
C) hysteria fashion.
D) social change.
E) an expressive behavior.

Question 12

_____ is the spontaneous and unstructured behavior of a large number of people.

A) A social movement
B) Collective behavior
C) Mass hysteria
D) Panic
E) A riot

Question 13

"My friend Pat's friend was attacked by pirates during a cruise to Hawaii." This is an example of

A) a fairy tale.
B) vogue.
C) a fad.
D) an urban legend.
E) riot.

Question 14

"Police officers cannot ticket you for driving five miles over the speed limit." This is an example of

A) a fad.
B) an urban legend.
C) gossip.
D) a rumor.
E) mass hysteria.

Question 15

In the 1960s,bellbottom pants were an example of a

A) fashion.
B) craze.
C) social movement.
D) collective.
E) public.

Question 16

_____ is/are a temporary standard of appearance,thinking or behavior that enjoys widespread acceptance within a society.

A) Fashion
B) Fads
C) Crazes
D) Mass hysteria
E) Panic

Question 17

When the fire alarm sounded,all of Dr.Peterson's 35 students rushed to the door and pushed their way out of the classroom.On the way out,three students were injured.This is an example of

A) panic.
B) mass hysteria.
C) a craze.
D) a mob.
E) a riot.

Question 18

_____ is/are the act of spreading news about other people's personal lives.

A) Rumors
B) Urban legends
C) Gossip
D) Hearsay
E) Tattling

Question 19

According to Smelser,there are six determinants that encourage or discourage collective behavior.Which of the following is not one of these determinants?

A) structural conduciveness
B) structural strain
C) growth and spread of a generalized belief
D) mobilizing people for action
E) structural management

Question 20

_____ is/are a type of rumor about stories that supposedly happened to someone else.

A) Rumors
B) Gossip
C) Urban legends
D) Fashions
E) Fads

Question 21

Hula hoops,yoga,and N'Sync are examples of

A) hysterics.
B) fads.
C) public opinions.
D) social movements.
E) fashion.

Question 22

Which of the following statements about publics is correct?

A) They are organized and usually include memberships.
B) There are a limited number of publics.
C) There may be several publics involved with a single issue.
D) They are structured and long-lasting.
E) They always transition into social movements.

Question 23

At the end of the school year,the graduating seniors and their families gathered in the auditorium for the graduate ceremony.They make up a/n _____ crowd.

A) casual
B) conventional
C) expressive
D) acting
E) protest

Question 24

In the late 1990s,Beanie Babies became a

A) riot.
B) social movement.
C) craze.
D) mass fad.
E) urban legend.

Question 25

_____ are a form of collective behavior that spreads rapidly and enthusiastically,but lasts only a short time.

A) Fashions
B) Fads
C) Publics
D) Social movements
E) Panics

Question 26

A _____ is a collection of people,not necessarily in direct contact with each other,who are interested in a particular issue.

A) rumor
B) fad
C) public
D) disaster
E) panic

Question 27

A _____ is a temporary collection of people who share a common interest or participate in a specific event.

A) mob
B) crowd
C) riot
D) social movement
E) public

Question 28

A/n _____ crowd is a loose collection of people who have little in common except for being in the same place,at the same time,and participating in a common activity.

A) casual
B) conventional
C) expressive
D) acting
E) protest

Question 29

_____ is the presentation of information to influence people's opinions or actions.

A) Public
B) Public opinion
C) Propaganda
D) Rumor
E) Collective behavior

Question 30

Which of the following statements is false?

A) Some fads re-emerge from time to time.
B) Some fads become established.
C) Fads exist largely because of marketing and a drive for profit.
D) Some fads promise a solution to a problem.
E) Fads and fashions are nearly identical concepts.

Question 31

A/n _____ crowd is a group of people who exhibit strong emotions toward some common object or event.

A) casual
B) conventional
C) expressive
D) acting
E) protest

Question 32

A/n _____ crowd is a group of people who assemble for a specific purpose and who follow established norms.

A) casual
B) conventional
C) expressive
D) acting
E) protest

Question 33

_____ has three components: verbalization rather than action,concern about a popular issue,and controversy on an issue.

A) Mass behavior
B) Public opinion
C) Rumor
D) Popular opinion
E) Propaganda

Question 34

In 1959,a Chinese flood killed nearly two million people.This is an example of a

A) crowd.
B) riot.
C) public.
D) disaster.
E) chaotic event.

Question 35

A _____ is an unexpected event that causes widespread damage,destruction,distress,and loss.

A) rumor
B) fad
C) public
D) disaster
E) panic

Question 36

Students gathered in front of the administration building to show their support for the new President.They make up a/n _____ crowd.

A) casual
B) conventional
C) expressive
D) acting
E) protest

Question 37

At the Backstreet Boys concert,thousands of fans gathered to cheer and sing along.They make up a/n _____ crowd.

A) casual
B) conventional
C) expressive
D) acting
E) protest

Question 38

The first year college class gathered together for the President's welcome address.They make up a/n _____ crowd.

A) casual
B) conventional
C) expressive
D) acting
E) protest

Question 39

The March on Washington described in the textbook is an example of a/n _____ crowd.

A) casual
B) conventional
C) expressive
D) acting
E) protest

Question 40

_____ are fads that become all-consuming passions for many people for a short period of time.

A) Fashions
B) Publics
C) Crazes
D) Mass hysterias
E) Rumors

Question 41

Born-again Christians are an example of a/n

A) alternative social movement.
B) reformative social movement.
C) redemptive social movement.
D) resistance social movement.
E) revolutionary social movement.

Question 42

Alcoholics Anonymous is an example of a/n

A) alternative social movement.
B) reformative social movement.
C) redemptive social movement.
D) resistance social movement.
E) revolutionary social movement.

Question 43

A/an _____ is a highly emotional and disorderly crowd that uses force or violence against a specific target.

A) aggregate
B) hoard
C) mob
D) insurgence
E) public

Question 44

_____ want to change some people completely.

A) Alternative social movements
B) Reformative social movements
C) Redemptive social movements
D) Resistance social movements
E) Revolutionary social movements

Question 45

Which theory is best represented by the following statement? "People who form social movements feel the most powerless and isolated."

A) mass society theory
B) relative deprivation theory
C) resource mobilization theory
D) new social movements theory
E) convergent theory

Question 46

_____ want to change everyone,but only with regard to a particular topic or issue.

A) Alternative social movements
B) Reformative social movements
C) Redemptive social movements
D) Resistance social movements
E) Revolutionary social movements

Question 47

Social movements are

A) deliberate.
B) structured.
C) goal-oriented.
D) none of the above.
E) all of the above.

Question 48

After an attack,mobs usually dissolve

A) quickly.
B) slowly.
C) with a public statement.
D) during the daytime.
E) at night.

Question 49

_____ want to destroy the existing social order and replace it with a new one.

A) Alternative social movements
B) Reformative social movements
C) Redemptive social movements
D) Resistance social movements
E) Revolutionary social movements

Question 50

Communists are an example of a/n

A) alternative social movement.
B) reformative social movement.
C) redemptive social movement.
D) resistance social movement.
E) revolutionary social movement.

Question 51

A/n _____ crowd is a group of people who assemble to achieve a specific goal.

A) casual
B) conventional
C) expressive
D) acting
E) protest

Question 52

The abolition of slavery,women's right to vote,and Head Start are examples of

A) collectives.
B) publics.
C) crazes.
D) riots.
E) social movements.

Question 53

Which theory is best represented by the following statement? "Social movements offer a sense of belonging to people who feel alienated or disconnected."

A) mass society theory
B) relative deprivation theory
C) resource mobilization theory
D) new social movements theory
E) convergent theory

Question 54

White supremacy groups are an example of a/n

A) alternative social movement.
B) reformative social movement.
C) redemptive social movement.
D) resistance social movement.
E) revolutionary social movement.

Question 55

Which theory is best represented by the following statement? "People are more concerned with what they think that they should have compared to others,not what they actually have."

A) mass society theory
B) relative deprivation theory
C) resource mobilization theory
D) new social movements theory
E) convergent theory

Question 56

Mothers Against Drunk Driving is an example of a/n

A) alternative social movement.
B) reformative social movement.
C) redemptive social movement.
D) resistance social movement.
E) revolutionary social movement.

Question 57

A/n _____ crowd is a group of people who are motivated by intense,powerful emotions and who have a single-minded purpose.

A) casual
B) conventional
C) expressive
D) acting
E) protest

Question 58

_____ are focused and want to change some people's attitudes or behaviors in a specific way.

A) Alternative social movements
B) Reformative social movements
C) Redemptive social movements
D) Resistance social movements
E) Revolutionary social movements

Question 59

_____ want to preserve the status quo by blocking or undoing social change.

A) Alternative social movements
B) Reformative social movements
C) Redemptive social movements
D) Resistance social movements
E) Revolutionary social movements

Question 60

A _____ is a large,organized activity to promote or resist some particular social change in society.

A) collective
B) public
C) craze
D) riot
E) social movement

Question 61

Which theory is best represented by the following statement? "A social movement will succeed if it can develop an organization and leadership to advance its cause."

A) mass society theory
B) relative deprivation theory
C) resource mobilization theory
D) new social movements theory
E) convergent theory

Question 62

During the _____ stage,the social movement develops by-laws and a governing structure.

A) emergence
B) organization
C) development
D) institutionalization
E) decline

Question 63

Genetic engineering is an example of

A) biological research.
B) biotechnology.
C) nanotechnology.
D) organic technology.
E) genetic technology.

Question 64

During the _____ stage of social movements,people are upset by some condition and want to change it.

A) emergence
B) organization
C) development
D) institutionalization
E) decline

Question 65

During the _____ stage of social movements,regional and local chapters may surface.

A) emergence
B) organization
C) development
D) institutionalization
E) decline

Question 66

_____ is the scientific application of knowledge for practical purposes.

A) Biotechnology
B) Nanotechnology
C) Technology
D) Computing
E) Machinery

Question 67

Which theory is best represented by the following statement? "A social movement should liberate the voices of the dispossessed."

A) mass society theory
B) relative deprivation theory
C) resource mobilization theory
D) new social movements theory
E) convergent theory

Question 68

Which theory is best represented by the following statement? "People feel that they deserve more than they have and that they cannot achieve these goals through conventional means."

A) mass society theory
B) relative deprivation theory
C) resource mobilization theory
D) new social movements theory
E) convergent theory

Question 69

During the _____ stage,the movement becomes more bureaucratic and self-sufficient.

A) emergence
B) organization
C) development
D) institutionalization
E) decline

Question 70

One of the most practical aspects of computer technology is the

A) ability to restore brains that are impaired by a disease or injury.
B) development of robots.
C) ability of computers to speak.
D) sleek design.
E) ability of computers to read minds.

Question 71

Which theory is best represented by the following statement? "A social movement will succeed if it has a leader,money,a dedicated staff,and an effective communication system."

A) mass society theory
B) relative deprivation theory
C) resource mobilization theory
D) new social movements theory
E) convergent theory

Question 72

During the _____ stage,the movement may become fragmented or disappear because of the government's repression.

A) emergence
B) organization
C) development
D) institutionalization
E) decline

Question 73

Stem cell research is an example of

A) biological research.
B) biotechnology.
C) nanotechnology.
D) organic technology.
E) genetic technology.

Question 74

Which theory is best represented by the following statement? "A social movement must promote the rights of all people rather than specific groups of people."

A) mass society theory
B) relative deprivation theory
C) resource mobilization theory
D) new social movements theory
E) convergent theory

Question 75

The first programmable computer was designed in

A)1887.
B)1906.
C)1929.
D)1944.
E)1960.

Question 76

During the _____ stage of social movements,a division of labor develops in which leaders make policy decisions and followers perform the necessary tasks.

A) emergence
B) organization
C) development
D) institutionalization
E) decline

Question 77

During the _____ stage,the social movement may become an interest group.

A) emergence
B) organization
C) development
D) institutionalization
E) decline

Question 78

During the _____ stage of social movements,the most active members develop strategies and tactics,recruit members,and seek alliances and media coverage.

A) emergence
B) organization
C) development
D) institutionalization
E) decline

Question 79

During the _____ stage of social movements,leaders emerge.

A) emergence
B) organization
C) development
D) institutionalization
E) decline

Question 80

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

A) Technology
B) Biotechnology
C) Nanotechnology
D) Organic technology
E) Genetic technology