sociology quiz 21 (exam prep)

Which of the following is not a widely contributing factor in social change? a)Disease b)Social institutions c)The environment d)Technology

a)Disease

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is a non-profit organization located in Washington, D.C. which advocates for equal rights and marriage rights of gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual citizens. The HRC is a ____ group: a)Revolutionary b) Reform c)Religious/Redemptive d)Alternative

b) Reform

When social movements link their goals to the goals of other social movements and merge into a single group, this is referred to as: a)Ecofeminism b)Frame diagnostics c)Motivational framing d)Frame alignment process

d)Frame alignment process

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is an animal rights group that has over 2 million members across the country and spends millions of dollars on advertising (print, broadcast and social media) in order to spread social awareness about their cause each year. Which theory attempts to explain PETA's success? a)Collective behavior theory b) Resource mobilization theory c)New social movement theory d)Frame alignment process

b) Resource mobilization theory

Assembling perspective falls under which sociological perspective? a)Feminist b)Interactionist c)Conflict theorist d)Functionalist

b)Interactionist

The anti-drug campaign in the 1980's encouraged students to "just say no" to put an end to drug use and drug violence. Which type of framing did this campaign use? a)Diagnostic b)Motivational c)Referential d)Prognostic

b)Motivational

Which of the following best defines a social movement? a)All politicians and elected officials. b)A collection of rights and laws aimed at the silent majority. c) A purposeful organized group hoping to work toward a common social goal. d)A group of people organized at a meeting, such as a town hall or a courtroom.

c) A purposeful organized group hoping to work toward a common social goal.

Chip believes that individuals in crowds behave rationally, and thinks crowds are engaging in purposeful behavior and collective action. What sociological perspective is Chip referring to? a)Emergent norm b)Immersed socialization c)Assembling d)Value-added

c)Assembling

The National Organization for Marriage is a group which travels across the country, condemning homosexuality and advocating against new laws allowing gay marriage. What type of movement are they participating in? a)Revolutionary b)Alternative c)Resistance d)Reform

c)Resistance

Which of the following is the best definition of social change? a)A group of people gathered to protest or rally in favor of a bill or law. b)An act of a bill passing in the House and the Senate. c)An act of military rebellion. d)The change in society created through social movements as well as external factors like environmental shifts or technological innovations.

d)The change in society created through social movements as well as external factors like environmental shifts or technological innovations.