Question 1

The Occupy Movement,which started in New York and resulted in demonstrations all over North America and Europe,would be considered a/n

Accepted Answer

The Occupy Movement was a protest against economic inequality and corporate greed, making it a clear example of a protest crowd.

Question 2

In 2012,Americans believed Hostess was going out of business and would no longer be making Twinkies,causing people to buy them by the caseload.It later turned out to be untrue.This is an example of

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This situation is an example of a rumor, where misinformation or unverified information spreads among people, leading to actions based on false beliefs. In this case, the false belief that Hostess was going out of business and would stop making Twinkies led people to buy them in large quantities.

Question 3

The many thousands of people who went to the outdoor memorial for Princess Diana to leave flowers,notes,and stuffed animals and mourn her loss would be considered a/n

Accepted Answer

An expressive crowd is a type of crowd that is focused on expressing emotions such as mourning, celebration, or solidarity. The people who went to the outdoor memorial for Princess Diana to leave flowers, notes, and stuffed animals were expressing their grief and mourning her loss, which makes them an example of an expressive crowd.

Question 4

Jason is young,well-educated and works for a high-tech firm.He has access to all the newest technology and uses it regardless of whether other people think it is a good idea yet or not.Jason is a/n

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Jason's behavior of using the newest technology regardless of other people's opinions suggests that he is an early adopter, meaning he is among the first to try out new technology and incorporate it into his life. A Luddite would reject technology altogether, while a digital native refers to someone who grew up in the digital age and is accustomed to using technology from a young age. A digital immigrant refers to someone who may have been introduced to technology later in life and had to adapt to it.

Question 5

When the weather got cold in Vancouver and the middle-class Occupy protesters packed up their tents and went home,the social movement had reached which of the following stages?

Accepted Answer

The fact that the Occupy protesters packed up their tents and went home due to the weather indicates a decline in the movement.

Question 6

Making changes to the secondary school system to keep young people in school and off the streets in order to reduce youth crime is an example of which approach to social change?

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Equilibrium theory focuses on making changes in a system to maintain balance and stability. In this case, the goal is to reduce youth crime by addressing a potential cause (lack of education and activity opportunities) and promoting stability by keeping young people in school and off the streets. Conflict theory would focus on addressing power imbalances and inequality in society that lead to crime, evolutionary theory would focus on gradual and adaptive changes over time, and cyclical theory would focus on repeating patterns of change.

Question 7

A group of people going to see an outdoor movie in a park during a summer evening would be considered a/n

Accepted Answer

A conventional crowd is a group of people who gather for a scheduled event, such as an outdoor movie, where the behavior is more predictable and organized.

Question 8

During the Stanley Cup Riot of 2011 in Vancouver,BC,many young people engaged in behaviour they later claimed was "out of character." This is associated with

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Question 9

People's inability to attain "the American dream" through legitimate means,leading to feelings of frustration and the need for change,would be consistent with

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Relative deprivation theory suggests that people become frustrated and mobilize for change when they perceive a gap between their desired standard of living and their actual standard of living. In this case, the inability to attain the American dream through legitimate means can lead to feelings of relative deprivation and a desire for change. A and B are not as directly relevant, as social movement and resource mobilization theory are more focused on the organizational and strategic aspects of social movements. C, mass society theory, suggests that people become alienated and disconnected from society due to modernization and mass media, but it does not address the specific issue of the American dream.

Question 10

Some people would probably describe the current North American fixation with "gluten free" foods even for those without gluten allergies as

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Question 11

The Idle No More movement wherein Canadian Aboriginal peoples and their supporters demonstrated against the current state of Canada's First Peoples would be considered what type of social movement?

Accepted Answer

The Idle No More movement seeks to bring about social and political change through reform rather than a complete overthrow of the existing system. The movement focuses on issues such as environmental protection, Indigenous sovereignty, and the fulfillment of treaty rights.

Question 12

The invention of the computer has changed the world,essentially dividing it into technology "haves" and "have-nots";those countries with advanced technology have evolved far beyond those without.This is consistent with

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Neoevolutionary theory suggests that societies evolve based on their ability to adapt and utilize technology, leading to varying levels of development and a division between "haves" and "have-nots". The development of computer technology can be seen as a key factor in the divergence of technologically advanced societies from those that have not been able to keep up with technological advancements.

Question 13

Some people might see the fact that tattoos have gone from being equated with delinquents and deviants to a mainstream art form as a/n

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Question 14

The increasing number of people who are choosing to live "green" by using reducing,recycling,and reusing rather than continuing to contribute to rampant consumption and the destruction of our environment can be explained by

Accepted Answer

The increasing number of people who are choosing to live "green" reflects a new social movement, where individuals are collectively mobilizing around a shared concern for the environment and advocating for change in consumer behavior. This aligns with the principles of social movement theory, which suggest that social movements arise in response to structural imbalances in society and are driven by collective action to achieve social change.

Question 15

The National Rifle Association (NRA),with its huge membership and powerful lobby against greater gun control in the US,is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

The NRA is an organized and institutionalized group that has clear goals and objectives, as well as a defined structure and hierarchical leadership. This qualifies it as a formal social movement, rather than an informal one which would lack these characteristics.

Question 16

Investigating the Occupy Movement for greater economic and social inequality in North America as a vehicle for social change would be associated with the _________________perspective.

Accepted Answer

Conflict theory posits that society is composed of groups with differing interests and power, and that conflict between these groups is a key driver of social change. The Occupy Movement was a response to perceived economic and social inequality in North America, and sought to challenge the power structures that allowed for such inequality to persist. Therefore, investigating the Occupy Movement through a conflict theory lens would be appropriate.

Quiz 18: C: Social Change,collective Behaviour,and Social Movements