Humanities 125 - American Social Values » Summer 2019 » Module 12 Quiz

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Question #1
Which of the following is an example of a convergence cluster?
A.   A group of friends traveling to New York City for the weekend
B.   A crowd singing the National Anthem before an Orioles game
C.   A boat of people screaming after Jaws is spotted beside their boat
D.   A crowd watching a performance of Hairspray
Question #2
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.   Assembling
B.   Value-added
C.   Immersed socialization
D.   Emergent norm
Question #3
When news of Proposition 8 broke in California in 2008, hundreds of thousands of protestors came together using Twitter, Facebook, and the media to get their message of protest out. Which stage of Blumer and Tilly’s social movement outline represents this?
A.   Technological response stage
B.   Social media stage
C.   Coalescence stage
D.   Institutionalization stage
Question #4
Tarah is attending a sold-out Counting Crows concert at Madison Square Garden, with thousands of other Counting Crows fans. Tarah is part of a:
A.   Casual crowd
B.   Public
C.   Mass
D.   Norm
Question #5
Assembling perspective falls under which sociological perspective?
A.   Feminist
B.   Interactionist
C.   Conflict theorist
D.   Functionalist
Question #6
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.   Frame alignment process
B.   Collective behavior theory
C.   Resource mobilization theory
D.   New social movement theory
Question #7
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.   Alternative
B.   Resistance
C.   Revolutionary
D.   Reform
Question #8
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.   Referential
B.   Prognostic
C.   Diagnostic
D.   Motivational
Question #9
According to Neil Smelser, several conditions must be in place for _________________ to occur?
A.   Collective behavior
B.   Singular protest
C.   Social revolt
D.   Effective interpretation
Question #10
Which of the following best defines a social movement?
A.   A group of people organized at a meeting, such as a town hall or a courtroom.
B.   All politicians and elected officials.
C.   A purposeful organized group hoping to work toward a common social goal.
D.   A collection of rights and laws aimed at the silent majority.

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