Question 1

Conscientization is where

Accepted Answer

Conscientization refers to the process by which the oppressed become aware of the social, political, and economic forces that oppress them.

Question 2

Planned change is characterized by a number of dimensions including

Accepted Answer

Planned change involves deliberate efforts to improve, through targeted actions, specific behaviors or conditions within a population or organization. It often includes citizen or stakeholder participation to ensure the changes are relevant and effective, and it focuses on positive changes to achieve desired outcomes.

Question 3

"Through _____________, we have seen many examples of community members who have gained self-awareness, established important network connections, and achieved social change." (Jason, Davis, Suarez Balcazar, Keys, Taylor, Holz Isenberg, & Durlak, 2004).

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The correct answer is "the collaborative enterprise," as it reflects the context of community members gaining self-awareness, establishing network connections, and achieving social change through collective efforts and partnerships.

Question 4

Provide a concrete example for each of the following terms, participatory decision-making, cost-effectiveness, and conscientization.

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Question 5

Describe any one study in community psychology that demonstrates that social change is possible. What are the purpose, design, and results of the study? Then explain how the research is consistent with the goals of community psychology.

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Question 6

Describe three ways both community psychologists and community citizens can be involved in social change.

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Question 7

You are a visitor to planet Zenos. You notice that they have a diverse population and lots of community conflicts. Convince the leaders of Zenos that they need some planned community change before the situation disintegrates further.

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Question 8

Give an example of unplanned social change that has occurred in your lifetime. What have been the effects of this change? Why do people generally respond negatively to social change, especially unplanned change?

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Question 9

Select a realistic action plan to create one concrete social change that you'd like to see. Briefly describe it. What are some factors that might make this change plan fail? What are some things that help to make it succeed?

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Question 10

Describe three reasons communities often undergo change. As you describe each, provide a realistic example.

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Quiz 4: The Importance of Social Change