Question 1

In preindustrial societies,social movements:&#10;A)were quite rare.&#10;B)were typically about economic issues.&#10;C)commonly took the form of rioting&#10;D)were more common than they are today.

Accepted Answer

In preindustrial societies, social movements were quite rare due to factors such as limited access to communication and transportation, as well as a greater emphasis on traditional social structures and authorities.

Question 2

Kai Erikson explains that disasters harm people in a way the public often fails to realize by:&#10;A)destroying property.&#10;B)killing people&#10;C)breaking down people's communities.&#10;D)None of the above is correct.

Accepted Answer

Kai Erikson explains that disasters harm people by breaking down people's communities. While property damage and loss of life are certainly devastating consequences of disasters, Erikson emphasizes that the social and psychological impacts of disasters can be just as damaging, if not more so. Disasters can shatter people's sense of security and trust in their fellow citizens, disrupt social networks, and exacerbate existing inequalities.

Question 3

Fashion differs from a fad in that fashion:&#10;A)is shorter lived&#10;B)is less conventional.&#10;C)reflects established cultural values&#10;D)All of the above are correct.

Accepted Answer

Fashion reflects established cultural values, while fads are short-lived trends that often do not have any deeper cultural significance. Fashion is also more conventional than fads, as it follows certain rules and trends that are widely recognized and acknowledged by the fashion industry and consumers.

Question 4

According to Georg Simmel,trendsetters are usually people from the lower class.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false according to Georg Simmel. He argued that trendsetters tend to be individuals or groups in the upper class because they have the resources and time to experiment with new fashion, lifestyle, and cultural trends.

Question 5

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

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Question 6

To a passing observer,all types of collective behavior appear very much the same.

Accepted Answer

Collective behavior varies widely in form, from spontaneous gatherings and social movements to riots and mobs, each with distinct characteristics and triggers, making them appear different to an observer.

Question 7

Today,social movements develop around any number of:&#10;A)widely held beliefs.&#10;B)controversial public issues.&#10;C)national goals.&#10;D)All of the above are correct.

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Question 8

Which of the following is an example of mass behavior?&#10;A)a riot&#10;B)rumour&#10;C)a mob&#10;D)a crowd

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Question 9

Collective behavior is difficult to study because:&#10;A)it involves only one particular kind of behavior.&#10;B)it is often transitory-that is,it is brief and passing.&#10;C)it is always violent.&#10;D)people object to being watched.

Accepted Answer

Collective behavior is often transitory, meaning it is brief and passing. This makes it difficult to study as it may not be easily observed or documented, and researchers may miss out on important aspects or causes of the behavior. The other choices are incorrect, as collective behavior can involve various types of behavior and is not always violent, and there is no indication that people object to being watched in this context.

Question 10

The political economy approach to social movements is closely linked to which of the following social thinkers?&#10;A)Max Weber&#10;B)Neil Smelser&#10;C)Karl Marx&#10;D)Thorstein Veblen

Accepted Answer

The political economy approach to social movements has its roots in the work of Karl Marx, who argued that social groups organize around economic interests and that social change occurs as a result of class struggle over control of the means of production. This approach emphasizes the ways in which power and economics shape social movements and social change.

Deck 23: C: Collective Behaviour and Social Movements