Question 1

A social movement is in part distinguished from other collective behaviour by the degree of radical change it proposes.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Moral panic is an irrational, but widespread worry that certain groups present an enormous threat to the social order of society.

Accepted Answer

Moral panic is indeed an irrational and often exaggerated fear or concern that certain groups or behaviors are a threat to the social order. This fear is usually not based on actual evidence, but rather on emotions and beliefs.

Question 3

A collectivity that is so intensely focused on a specific purpose or object that the participants may erupt into violent or destructive behaviour is called an "acting crowd."

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. An acting crowd is a group of people who become so focused on a specific purpose or object that they may engage in destructive or violent behavior.

Question 4

While collective behaviour is short lived and relatively unorganized, social movements are longer lasting and more organized and have specific goals or purposes.

Accepted Answer

Collective behaviour and social movements are different in terms of their duration, organization, and goals/purposes. Collective behaviour refers to spontaneous and unstructured behavior of a group of people, while social movements are more organized efforts to bring about social or political change and can last for a longer period of time. Social movements have specific goals or purposes, while collective behaviour may not necessarily have a clear objective. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 5

Revolutionary social movements seek large-scale change for a specific group.

Accepted Answer

Revolutionary social movements aim for large-scale change that affects the entire society, not just a specific group.

Question 6

Alternative movements seek to bring about a total change in society.

Accepted Answer

Alternative movements aim to bring about limited change in specific aspects of individuals' behavior and societal norms, rather than a total change in society.

Question 7

An expressive crowd is a gathering of people who share a common interest and are gathered at the same event with an explicit participatory purpose such as people attending a funeral.

Accepted Answer

An expressive crowd is a gathering of people who share a common interest and are gathered at the same event for emotional release or self-expression, such as a concert or protest. It does not have to be a participatory purpose event like a funeral.

Question 8

A popular rumour that persists among Elvis Presley fans is that he is still alive and is occasionally glimpsed doing everyday activities such as buying fuel for his vehicle.

Accepted Answer

Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, at the age of 42. There is no credible evidence to support the claim that he is still alive.

Question 9

Emergent norm theory points out that crowds are irrational.

Accepted Answer

Emergent norm theory suggests that crowds are not inherently irrational, but rather that individuals in a crowd may follow new, emergent norms or behaviors due to a lack of clear social norms or pressure from others in the group.

Question 10

Urban legends are typically dispersed among people from the rural areas who know little about urban life, with low levels of education and lower socioeconomic status.

Accepted Answer

This statement is a stereotype and not necessarily true. Urban legends can be perpetuated by anyone regardless of their background or education level.

Question 11

A long-lasting popular social pattern is called a "fashion."

Accepted Answer

A fashion refers to a popular trend or style that lasts for a certain period of time.

Question 12

A social movement is in part distinguished from other collective behaviour by the degree of radical change it proposes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

According to the text, gossip often involves stories about ambiguous individuals.

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The answer of According to the text, gossip often involves...

Question 14

The most important contribution of the new social movement theory is the notion of collective identity.

Accepted Answer

The new social movement theory emphasizes the importance of collective identity in mobilizing social movements and achieving social change. It argues that social movements are not only based on material interests but also on values, beliefs, and collective identities. Therefore, the notion of collective identity is considered to be one of the most important contributions of the new social movement theory.

Question 15

According to the text, the process used when a social movement declares that a particular condition is unjust and identifies measures needed to resolve the unfairness, is called "claims making."

Accepted Answer

The text states that the process used when a social movement declares that a particular condition is unjust and identifies measures needed to resolve the unfairness is called "claims making."

Question 16

A conventional crowd is a gathering of people who share a common interest and are gathered with an explicit participatory purpose.

Accepted Answer

A conventional crowd is actually a gathering of people who do not have a common purpose or are not necessarily participating actively. They may be a random group of people who happen to be present in a particular space or location. A more accurate term for a gathering with a common interest and purpose would be a "community" or "group".

Question 17

According to value-added theory, the first factor that must be present to facilitate social action is the growth and spread of a generalized belief.

Accepted Answer

According to value-added theory, the first factor that must be present to facilitate social action is social strain that exists within the society.

Question 18

A value-added analysis to social movements fails to explain how a movement gathers a diverse range of individual supporters who come to collectively believe in a cause.

Accepted Answer

A value-added analysis typically focuses on identifying and analyzing the specific benefits that someone gains from participation in a social movement, rather than considering the complex social, cultural, and ideological factors that may influence someone's decision to join a movement. Therefore, it does not fully explain how a diverse group of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives may come together to support a common cause.

Question 19

A conventional crowd is a gathering of people who have gathered in the same place at the same time because of a shared interest or objective such as those who gather to watch a parade.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately defines a conventional crowd.

Question 20

Social movements promote universalistic goals.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 13: Social Change: Collective Behaviour and Social Movements

A social movement is in part distinguished from other collective behaviour by the degree of radical change it proposes.

Moral panic is an irrational, but widespread worry that certain groups present an enormous threat to the social order of society.

A collectivity that is so intensely focused on a specific purpose or object that the participants may erupt into violent or destructive behaviour is called an "acting crowd."

While collective behaviour is short lived and relatively unorganized, social movements are longer lasting and more organized and have specific goals or purposes.

Revolutionary social movements seek large-scale change for a specific group.

Alternative movements seek to bring about a total change in society.

An expressive crowd is a gathering of people who share a common interest and are gathered at the same event with an explicit participatory purpose such as people attending a funeral.

A popular rumour that persists among Elvis Presley fans is that he is still alive and is occasionally glimpsed doing everyday activities such as buying fuel for his vehicle.

Emergent norm theory points out that crowds are irrational.

Urban legends are typically dispersed among people from the rural areas who know little about urban life, with low levels of education and lower socioeconomic status.

A long-lasting popular social pattern is called a "fashion."

A social movement is in part distinguished from other collective behaviour by the degree of radical change it proposes.

According to the text, gossip often involves stories about ambiguous individuals.

The most important contribution of the new social movement theory is the notion of collective identity.

According to the text, the process used when a social movement declares that a particular condition is unjust and identifies measures needed to resolve the unfairness, is called "claims making."

A conventional crowd is a gathering of people who share a common interest and are gathered with an explicit participatory purpose.

According to value-added theory, the first factor that must be present to facilitate social action is the growth and spread of a generalized belief.

A value-added analysis to social movements fails to explain how a movement gathers a diverse range of individual supporters who come to collectively believe in a cause.

A conventional crowd is a gathering of people who have gathered in the same place at the same time because of a shared interest or objective such as those who gather to watch a parade.

Social movements promote universalistic goals.