Question 1

Discontent, if deep enough, can bring about a social movement by itself.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discontent, if deep enough, can bring about...

Question 2

Itʹs better not to listen to rumors because they are always false.

Accepted Answer

Rumors can sometimes be true, partially true, or false. It's important to verify information from reliable sources rather than assuming all rumors are false.

Question 3

Sensate culture stresses empirical evidence or science as the path to knowledge and urges people to favor practical, materialistic and hedonistic way of life.

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Sensate culture emphasizes empirical evidence and science, focusing on practical, materialistic, and hedonistic aspects of life, as described by sociologist Pitirim Sorokin.

Question 4

According to symbolic interactionist theory, when society changes to create a new social order

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionism focuses on how individuals interpret and define their social reality, so when society changes, people will redefine their world and social interactions.

Question 5

Modernization is the form of social change that involves transformation of an agricultural society into an industrial one.

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Modernization refers to the process of social change whereby societies transition from agrarian-based economies to industrialized and technologically advanced ones, often involving urbanization and changes in social structures.

Question 6

According to the text, a crowd seems to have a collective mind, with all its members thinking, feeling and acting alike.

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The statement reflects the concept of "group mind" or "herd mentality," where individuals in a crowd often exhibit similar behaviors and emotions, influenced by the collective dynamics.

Question 7

If you are watching a humorous movie in a theater, how often you laugh depends solely on how funny you think the movie is.

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Laughter can also be influenced by the reactions of others in the theater, your mood, and social or cultural factors, not just the movie's humor.

Question 8

Which theory of social change emphasizes how various parts of society work together to maintain the stability of the whole?

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Equilibrium theory emphasizes how different parts of society work together to maintain stability and balance.

Question 9

Talcott Parson is associated with the equilibrium theory.

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Talcott Parsons is a sociologist known for his work on structural functionalism, which includes the concept of social equilibrium, where society tends to maintain stability and balance.

Question 10

The alteration of society over time is called __________.

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Social change refers to the transformation of culture, behavior, social institutions, and social structure over time.

Question 11

Communication tailored to influence opinion is called __________.

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Propaganda is communication specifically designed to influence opinions and attitudes, often by presenting information selectively or using emotional appeals.

Question 12

Modernization always threatens or destroys tradition.

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Modernization can coexist with tradition, as it often involves adapting traditional practices to fit contemporary contexts rather than completely replacing them.

Question 13

Hilda is a sociologist who is interested in studying social change. She believes that one major source of change is politically oppressed people joining together to create new social arrangements. She is probably most allied with

Accepted Answer

The conflict view in sociology emphasizes the role of power struggles and social inequality in driving social change, aligning with Hilda's focus on politically oppressed people creating new social arrangements.

Question 14

People in traditional societies tend to define themselves as an integral part of a group, but people in modern societies tend to define themselves as free and independent. These differences show that

Accepted Answer

Social change influences how individuals perceive themselves, shifting from group identity in traditional societies to individualism in modern societies.

Question 15

Talcott Parsons believed that social changes was not an overthrow of the old but new elements integrated into aspects of the old society. He called this process

Accepted Answer

Parsons described social change as a "moving equilibrium," where new elements are integrated into the existing social structure, maintaining stability while allowing for change.

Question 16

Social change is the alteration of society over time.

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Social change refers to significant alterations over time in behavior patterns, cultural values and norms, and social structures within a society.

Question 17

Marx believed that workers would revolt against a capitalist society. This has not occurred because Marx failed to anticipate all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Marx did not anticipate the emergence of multinational companies, which have played a significant role in the global economy and labor dynamics.

Question 18

The author of the text predicts that within the next decade the U.S. society will take on some new demographic characteristics. They include all of the following EXCEPT

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The author predicts changes in demographics, but the largest minority group becoming Asian is not one of them. Typically, the largest minority group in the U.S. is expected to be Hispanic, not Asian.

Question 19

Since 1990, the gap between rich and poor in the United States has narrowed as a result of increasing economic growth.

Accepted Answer

The gap between rich and poor in the United States has generally widened since 1990, despite economic growth, due to factors like income inequality and wealth concentration.

Question 20

According to equilibrium theory, a change in one part of society

Accepted Answer

Equilibrium theory suggests that a change in one part of society will lead to adjustments in other parts to maintain balance and stability.

Quiz 15: Social Change