Question 1

Science differs from technology in that science is the practical application of technology.

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Science is the systematic study of the natural world, while technology is the practical application of scientific knowledge to solve problems or create new products. Therefore, the statement is reversed. Technology is the practical application of science, not vice versa.

Question 2

Expressive movements focus on changing individuals and saving people from corrupt lifestyles.

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Expressive movements seek to bring about personal transformation and promote a moral or spiritual outlook that can lead to a change in lifestyle.

Question 3

Movements to improve the working conditions from actions brought about by multinational corporations are examples of resistance movements.

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Question 4

New technological developments are primarily a force for world integration.

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Question 5

Reactive social movements promote change in society.

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Question 6

Revolutionary movements often use violent means to achieve their goals.

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Revolutionary movements often resort to violence in order to overthrow the existing system and bring about change. Examples of such movements include the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the Russian Revolution. However, not all revolutions involve violence, as seen in the peaceful overthrow of the communist government in Czechoslovakia during the Velvet Revolution of 1989.

Question 7

Define and describe what sociologists mean by social change. Provide examples.

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Question 8

Social reform movements are most often religious in nature.

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Social reform movements can be based on a variety of motivations including but not limited to religious, political, cultural, or social justice issues, and do not necessarily have to be religious in nature.

Question 9

Compare and contrast open-system and closed-system models for planning organizational change.

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Question 10

What are the differences between a strain and stress? Provide examples of each.

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Question 11

Compare and contrast crowd and mass behaviors. Provide examples.

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Question 12

List and briefly discuss the three main parts of the world system according to world systems theory.

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Question 13

Regressive movements try to protect an existing system or part of a system.

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Regressive movements seek to maintain the status quo or protect an existing system or part of a system from change or progress.

Question 14

Social reform movements differ from revolutionary movements in that social reform movements often want to change all aspects of society, while revolutionary movements generally focus on only one issue.

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Revolutionary movements aim to completely overthrow and replace an existing system, while social reform movements seek to make gradual changes to improve society within the existing system. Therefore, social reform movements can focus on a range of social issues, while revolutionary movements typically have one primary goal.

Question 15

Identify at least three types of stresses that organizations may experience.

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Question 16

Globalization from below refers to the efforts by common people in small groups and protest movements to fight back.

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Globalization from below refers to bottom-up movements initiated by common people in small groups to resist and challenge the negative effects of globalization. These movements may include protests, resistance, and activism aimed at creating a more equitable and just global order.

Question 17

In 2004, Lance Armstrong began selling his trademark yellow Livestrong bracelets to raise money for cancer research. Within 6 months of its release, the yellow bracelets (sold for $1 each) made $25.1 million and garnered much national attention for cancer research. Briefly explain how this fad "rippled" into a movement for social change.

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Question 18

During the institutionalization stage, the social movement becomes a formal organization.

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During this stage, the social movement develops a formal structure, rules, and procedures, and becomes a formal organization. It may also have paid staff, offices, and resources to carry out its activities.

Question 19

Identify and briefly describe the four stages social movements are said to go through as they evolve.

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Question 20

During the popularization stage, the purpose for a social movement is known and concrete.

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