Question 1

According to the text, what is the name given to stories about specific people that may not be verifiable?

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Question 2

Which of the following best describes the process of "frame alignment"?

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Frame alignment refers to the process by which social movement organizations attempt to present their claims and directives in a manner that fits individuals' existing ideas and values. This involves framing their message in a way that resonates with the target audience's pre-existing beliefs and values. This helps to build support for the movement and attract new members. It is not about changing people's entire ideology, linking people with compatible ideology, or embellishing or clarifying existing values or beliefs.

Question 3

Rachel heard that, if you parked your car in an underground parking lot at night, it was important that you should always approach your car from the back, not the side, so that you could see if someone was hiding beneath it. She also was warned to check the back seat to ensure that no one was crouching in the back ready to attack her. She heard this warning from her older sister's best friend who read it in an email from a college acquaintance. According to the text, what is the term given to this kind of anecdote?

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This type of story is called an urban legend, which is a type of modern folklore that spreads through oral tradition or online sharing. It often has a moral or cautionary message and is often based on a false or exaggerated premise.

Question 4

In the late 1950s, guerrilla fighters were able to overthrow the Batista government of Cuba, leading to the eventual leadership of Fidel Castro in Cuba's communist state. What term best describes the actions of the guerrilla fighters?

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Guerrilla fighters successfully overthrowing a government typically refers to a revolution, which involves a complete overhaul of the existing system and the establishment of a new government. A coup d'état usually involves a smaller group within the existing government overthrowing the current leader, while redemption and alternative are not applicable terms in this situation.

Question 5

According to Turner and Killian, what develops when people redefine "right" and "wrong" in response to unique situational events?

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According to Turner and Killian, when people redefine "right" and "wrong" in response to unique situational events, emergent norms develop.

Question 6

The feminist movement is an example of what kind of social movement?

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The feminist movement is a reformative social movement because it seeks to change the existing social and cultural norms related to gender and gender equality. It aims to reform the current patriarchal system and achieve equal rights and opportunities for women in various spheres of life, including politics, education, career, and family. The movement advocates for policy changes, legal reforms, and social initiatives to eliminate gender discrimination and inequality. Unlike revolutionary social movements that seek to overthrow the current power structures and establish a new order or alternative movements that promote unconventional lifestyles or beliefs, reformative social movements work within the existing system to effect gradual and incremental changes.

Question 7

According to the text, what is the term used to describe a process wherein a social movement declares that a particular condition is unjust and identifies measures needed to resolve the unfairness?

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The term used to describe a process wherein a social movement declares that a particular condition is unjust and identifies measures needed to resolve the unfairness is "claims making". Options A, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of this process.

Question 8

Without any proof, community members begin to discuss a recent homicide as gang related. What does this illustrate?

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Without any concrete evidence or investigation, members of the community are making assumptions about the homicide being gang related. This is an example of rumour, which is the spread of unverified information or speculation.

Question 9

What is an organized group that acts consciously to promote or resist change through collective action?

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A social movement is an organized group that acts consciously to promote or resist change through collective action. Social aggregates are simply collections of individuals who happen to be in the same place at the same time, without necessarily sharing any common goals or identity. A revolution may involve collective action and the promotion of change, but it is typically marked by a more dramatic and sudden upheaval of the existing social order. An interest collectivity is a group of people who share a common interest or concern, but they may not necessarily be actively working together to promote change.

Question 10

According to value-added theory, what must be present prior to the growth and spread of a generalized belief?

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According to value-added theory, the growth and spread of a generalized belief require the presence of structural strain, which refers to a discrepancy between the goals people have and the means available for achieving those goals. This strain generates a sense of frustration or injustice among people, which leads them to search for explanations and solutions.

Question 11

According to the text, which of the following is an example of a crowd that is experiencing "social contagion"?

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The Vancouver riots after the Vancouver Canucks lost the Stanley Cup in 2011 are an example of a crowd experiencing "social contagion." Social contagion refers to the spread of emotions, behaviors, and ideas within a group of people, often resulting in irrational or destructive actions. The Vancouver riots were an extreme example of this, as the behavior of a few individuals became contagious and influenced the actions of the larger crowd.

Question 12

According to the text, what characteristic differentiates an expressive crowd from a conventional crowd?

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The text states that an expressive crowd "has an explicit participatory purpose" that differentiates it from a conventional crowd.

Question 13

Which social theory could explain why a crowd outside a government building became violent following a speech by an infamous politician?

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Contagion theory explains how a crowd can become violent due to the spread of emotions and behaviors among individuals within the crowd. In this case, the speech by the infamous politician may have triggered certain emotions and behaviors among some individuals in the crowd, which then spread to others, causing the violence to ensue.

Question 14

According to the text, which of the following statements can be made about collective behaviour?

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The text states that collective behaviour usually lies outside what is considered normative behaviour.

Question 15

How do we label people who bring morally damaging behaviour to the attention of others?

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The term "moral entrepreneurs" refers to individuals who seek to create or enforce new moral rules or norms within society, often by drawing attention to perceived deviant or harmful behavior. This can include actions taken by individuals or groups within any of the other categories listed (such as law enforcement or the media), but the term "moral entrepreneur" specifically refers to those who are actively seeking to change moral values or behaviors.

Question 16

According to the text, what was the name of the earliest theory used to explain the "collective mind" when people lose their individuality in crowds?

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The text states that the earliest theory used to explain the "collective mind" when people lose their individuality in crowds is the contagion theory.

Question 17

Which theorist was responsible for the development of contagion theory?

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Gustave Le Bon is responsible for the development of contagion theory, which suggests that individuals in a group can become emotionally and mentally unified, losing their individuality, and acting in a manner that is comparable to being "infected" by a contagion.

Question 18

An interior décor trend inspired by Zen is an example of which of the following?

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Zen-inspired interior décor is a style or trend, similar to fashion, that focuses on simplicity, tranquility, and natural elements.

Question 19

According to the text, which of the following is the definition for a casual crowd?

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The text defines a casual crowd as "people who happen to be in the same location." The other options are not mentioned as characteristics of a casual crowd in the text.

Question 20

The Beatles made their first appearance on North American soil on February 7, 1964, at Kennedy Airport in New York. History has recorded images of crowds of youth, mostly teenaged girls, who gathered just to see these pop icons wherever and whenever the Beatles appeared in public. Which of the following describes this example?

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Quiz 13: Social Change: Collective Behaviour and Social Movements