Question 1

Some protestors are opposed to the idea of providing condoms to teenagers in school. These opponents believe that instead of helping teens, programs that provide condoms actually increase teen sexual activity and risk for unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. This resistance to social change is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The resistance is an example of perversity, which is the belief that an action intended to address a problem actually ends up exacerbating the problem. In this case, opponents believe that providing condoms will increase sexual activity and related risks, rather than decrease them.

Question 2

Institutional fads follow a predetermined cycle which includes:

Accepted Answer

Institutional fads typically follow a cycle that starts with the "Emerging" phase, where a new idea or practice begins to gain attention. This is followed by the "Surging" phase, where the idea or practice gains widespread popularity and adoption. Finally, the "Purging" phase occurs, where interest and usage decline as the fad is replaced by new ideas or practices.

Question 3

Some protestors attack the idea of providing clean needles to intravenous drug abusers. These opponents suggest that such programs draw attention away from other, more important issues like why people initially experiment with drugs. This resistance to social change is an example of:

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

At a recent college football game, the fans in the stands did the stadium wave. That is, successive groups of spectators briefly stood and raised their arms, then immediately returned to the usual seated position. This social interaction, in which a group of people engaged in a behavior that is not in their normal routine, is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The stadium wave is an example of collective behavior, which refers to actions taken by a group of people in situations that are unstructured, spontaneous, and not governed by the formal rules that typically guide social interactions. Unlike hysteria, riots, or urban legends, collective behavior is a broad term that encompasses any spontaneous social process that can occur when people in a group act together without prearranged directions.

Question 5

After the Civil Rights Movement, American social institutions were transformed. This transformation is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Social change refers to the transformation of social institutions, norms, and values over time. The Civil Rights Movement led to significant changes in American society, including the desegregation of schools and public facilities, the expansion of voting rights, and the passage of anti-discrimination laws.

Question 6

Arcade games were a fad that had a lasting effect on society. As such, arcade games developed into an):

Accepted Answer

Arcade games indeed became a craze, as they were extremely popular and influential in society, especially during the late 20th century. This popularity led to the development of a vibrant gaming culture and industry.

Question 7

There has been an organized and on-going effort to make claims about the U.S. government providing aid to countries that recruit and use child soldiers. This is an example of which element of social movements?

Accepted Answer

Campaigns are organized efforts with a specific aim or goal, in this case, to highlight or challenge the U.S. government's policies regarding aid to countries with child soldiers.

Question 8

Mariama is conducting research on how people create, use, and apply knowledge abouire to life, society, and the environment. Mariama's research focuses on the of fire.

Accepted Answer

Mariama's research is focused on the technology of fire, as technology encompasses the creation, use, and application of knowledge about tools and systems for practical purposes, which aligns with her research interests in how people interact with fire in various aspects of life, society, and the environment.

Question 9

Sit-ins, boycotts and marches were tools used by students in the 1960s to protest the treatment of blacks in the U.S. These activities were a part of an):

Accepted Answer

These activities were part of a social movement, specifically the Civil Rights Movement, which aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans and secure legal recognition and federal protection of the citizenship rights enumerated in the Constitution and federal law.

Question 10

Each year, the magazine lists the top temporary fashions, notions, and actions that the public is embracing. Last year, the magazine's list included American Idol, MySpace, Harry Potter, the South Beach Diet and Skinny Jeans. This is a list of:

Accepted Answer

These items are examples of fads, which are intense but short-lived trends or enthusiasms in popular culture or behavior.

Question 11

After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the general public experienced an extreme fear that another attack would occur. This extreme fear is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Panic refers to a sudden, overwhelming fear that leads to irrational behavior, which is what the public experienced after the 9/11 attacks.

Question 12

During the 2008 presidential election campaign, stories that lacked confirmation were circulated about Barack Obama being a Muslim terrorist. These stories are examples of:

Accepted Answer

These stories are examples of rumors, which are unverified pieces of information that are spread among people, often causing speculation or concern. Unlike fads, crazes, or hysteria, rumors do not necessarily involve actions or behaviors but rather the circulation of potentially false or unconfirmed information.

Question 13

In 2007, an aeronautics professor created a new device called the Bio-Suit. The Bio-Suit is a form-fitting, light-weight space suit that increases the mobility of astronauts. As such, the Bio- Suit is an):

Accepted Answer

The Bio-Suit, being a new device created for a specific purpose, qualifies as an invention. An invention is something novel and not previously existing, brought into being by someone's ideas or creativity.

Question 14

When her sister Petra was leaving for college, Megan told Petra to be careful of dating medical students because she knew of a college freshman who dated a medical student, was drugged, and was then robbed of her kidney, which was sold on the black market. This rumor, which was presented as a cautionary tale, is an example of an):

Accepted Answer

This story is an example of an urban legend, which is a form of modern folklore consisting of fictional stories, often rooted in local popular culture, that are told as though they are true.

Question 15

Rashod is turning a research paper in today. The topic of his paper is the process by which the world and its international economy are becoming more interconnected. Rashod's paper focuses on:

Accepted Answer

The process by which the world and its international economy are becoming more interconnected is known as globalization. This involves the integration and interaction among people, companies, and governments worldwide.

Question 16

On November 4, 2008, people gathered together at Grant Park in Chicago to await the results from the historic presidential election. This group, that was gathered together for a temporary purpose, is an example of an):

Accepted Answer

The group gathered at Grant Park in Chicago to await the results of the 2008 presidential election is an example of a crowd, which is a large number of people gathered together, typically in a disorganized or unruly way, but in this context, for a specific, temporary purpose related to a significant event.

Question 17

Some protestors are opposed to the idea of anti-hunger programs like food pantries, soup kitchens, and food banks. These opponents believe that the hunger problem is unsolvable as long as poverty exists. This resistance to social change is a form of:

Accepted Answer

Futility refers to the belief that efforts to solve a problem will be in vain, which aligns with the protestors' view that hunger cannot be solved without first addressing poverty.

Question 18

A group of Christian missionaries from the U.S. travel to Haiti to spread their beliefs and ideas more widely. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

This is an example of diffusion, which refers to the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another. The missionaries are spreading their religious beliefs to another culture.

Question 19

After hearing that the factory would be closing and that everyone would lose their jobs, the emotional factory workers stormed the administration building, causing a great deal of disruption. These employees represented an):

Accepted Answer

The correct term for a group of people acting out in a disruptive manner, especially in response to emotional or provocative events like job loss, is "Mob."

Question 20

After Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated, violent and emotional disturbances of the peace broke out in Chicago, Washington D.C. and Baltimore as people expressed their anger and rage on property and people. Such disturbances are called:

Accepted Answer

The disturbances described are best classified as riots, which are characterized by violent and emotional disturbances against property and people, often as a form of protest or reaction to an event.

Quiz 17: Social Movements, Collective Behavior, and Social Change