Question 1

Your boss is pressuring you to donate to the company charity when you have never supported the charity before. This is a:
A) Stress
B) Strain
C) Symbolic change
D) Stigma

Accepted Answer

This situation is an example of stress because it involves pressure from an external source (your boss) that could cause emotional or mental strain.

Question 2

The implications of terrorist suicide bombings are generally:
A) Micro level, with some macro-level implications
B) Meso level, with some micro-level implications
C) Macro level, with some micro-level implications
D) Global, with some micro-level implications

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Carlin wants to study the civil rights movement in the United States. His hypothesis is that the movement has actually been a series of slow, small changes that have helped society run more smoothly. Carlin is likely using a:
A) Symbolic interactionist perspective
B) Functionalist perspective
C) Conflict perspective
D) World systems perspective

Accepted Answer

The functionalist perspective examines how social structures operate to maintain stability and order in society. Carlin's hypothesis suggests that the civil rights movement contributed to societal functioning, which aligns with the functionalist perspective.

Question 4

According to evolutionary theory, societies typically move through stages in which order?
A) Horticultural, hunting and gathering, agrarian, industrial
B) Hunting and gathering, horticultural, agrarian, industrial
C) Hunting and gathering, agrarian, horticultural, industrial
D) Agrarian, hunting and gathering, horticultural, industrial

Accepted Answer

According to evolutionary theory, societies typically move through the stages of hunting and gathering, horticultural, agrarian, and industrial.

Question 5

Khayyam is examining the evolution of the various tribes of people in Malawi, a small country in Africa. Khayyam believes that each of the societies has become more advanced over the last 300 years, but each has done so in its own way. Khayyam is likely taking the:
A) Cyclical perspective
B) Unilinear social evolutionary perspective
C) Multilinear social evolutionary perspective
D) World systems perspective

Accepted Answer

Khayyam is acknowledging that each society has developed in its own unique way, which aligns with the multilinear social evolutionary perspective. This perspective recognizes that societies can evolve in multiple ways and at different rates, depending on various factors such as environmental and cultural influences. The cyclical perspective sees societies as going through repetitive cycles, while the unilinear social evolutionary perspective suggests that all societies follow the same linear path of development. The world systems perspective focuses on the interconnectedness of different societies and their relationship to global economic systems.

Question 6

The theory of social change that assumes that change is inevitable because of inequality in society is:
A) Symbolic interactionist
B) Functionalist
C) Conflict
D) Systems

Accepted Answer

The theory of social change based on the assumption of inequality in society is Conflict theory. This theory believes that social change is driven by conflict between individuals and groups with different levels of power and resources, leading to inevitable change as those without power strive for equality and justice.

Question 7

Which of the following countries do world systems theorists consider a core nation?
A) France
B) Mexico
C) China
D) Saudi Arabia

Accepted Answer

World systems theorists consider core nations to be the most economically and politically powerful countries in the world. France falls under this category as it is a member of the European Union, G7, and G20, and has a highly developed economy.

Question 8

According to world systems theory, what type of nation provides raw materials and cheap labor for production?
A) Core
B) Semiperipheral
C) Peripheral
D) Both B and C

Accepted Answer

According to world systems theory, peripheral nations provide raw materials and cheap labor for production.

Question 9

The impact that the large baby boomer generation is having on the U.S. social security system is a:
A) Stress
B) Strain
C) Symbolic change
D) Stigma

Accepted Answer

The large baby boomer generation is having a strain on the U.S. social security system, as there are more people retiring and claiming benefits than there are new workers paying into the system. This strain is leading to discussions and debates on how to address the future sustainability of the social security program.

Question 10

The statement "A group seeking change can attempt to set up a situation in which desired behavior is rewarded" most closely reflects:
A) Symbolic interaction theory
B) Functionalist theory
C) Conflict theory
D) Rational choice theory

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests a rational approach to achieving desired behavior through incentivization of individuals, which is a core aspect of Rational choice theory. Symbolic interaction theory emphasizes the role of shared meanings and interpretations in shaping behavior, functionalist theory focuses on how society and its structures fulfill social needs, and conflict theory examines how power dynamics and conflicts shape social change.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a mass behavior?
A) Riots
B) Demonstrations
C) Fads
D) Crowds

Accepted Answer

Fads are considered a form of mass behavior because they involve a large number of people engaging in similar behaviors or adopting trends simultaneously, often spread over a wide geographic area.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a crowd behavior?
A) Fashions
B) Rumors
C) Panics
D) Fads

Accepted Answer

Panics are a type of crowd behavior characterized by a sudden and intense fear or anxiety that spreads rapidly among a group of people. Fashions, fads, and rumors are not necessarily crowd behaviors.

Question 13

Variations or alterations over time in the behavior patterns, culture, and structure of society are:
A) Cyclical theories
B) Social change
C) Social strain
D) Stressors

Accepted Answer

Variations or alterations over time in the behavior patterns, culture, and structure of society are referred to as social change. Option A, cyclical theories, refer to the idea that societies go through predictable patterns of rise and fall. Social strain (C) refers to the societal pressures or stresses that can lead to social movements, but is not the same as social change. Stressors (D) are events or situations that cause stress, but are not directly related to social change.

Question 14

Riots and demonstrations are a form of:
A) Crowd behavior
B) Fad behavior
C) Mass behavior
D) Social movement

Accepted Answer

The answer of Riots and demonstrations are a form of:
A)...

Question 15

An analysis of the payoffs in favor of change versus the forces rewarding the status quo is known as a:
A) Rational choice analysis
B) Power elite analysis
C) Cyclical analysis
D) Stress-strain analysis

Accepted Answer

A rational choice analysis examines the costs and benefits of potential actions in order to determine the best course of action. In this case, the analysis would compare the benefits of changing a current situation to the benefits of maintaining the status quo. By weighing the potential payoffs for change against the resistance to change, organizations can make informed decisions about whether or not to pursue change.

Question 16

Which theory of social change focuses on individuals' agency to change society?
A) Symbolic interaction
B) Cyclical theory
C) Social evolution
D) Functionalist theory

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionism emphasizes the individual's ability to interpret and create meaning in a given social situation. Thus, it emphasizes the potential for individuals to take action and facilitate social change through their interactions with others.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a result of NAFTA?
A) Trade has decreased
B) U.S. exports have increased
C) Tariffs are down
D) International trade has increased among Canada, Mexico, and the United States

Accepted Answer

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) aimed to increase trade among Canada, Mexico, and the United States by eliminating tariffs and other trade barriers. Therefore, choice A (Trade has decreased) is incorrect, as NAFTA has actually led to an increase in international trade among the member countries. Choices B, C, and D are all true results of NAFTA - U.S. exports have increased, tariffs are down, and international trade has increased among the member countries.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of strain experienced by an organization?
A) Political dynamics at the national level
B) Natural disasters
C) Religious beliefs influencing management decisions
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Religious beliefs influencing management decisions is an example of strain experienced by an organization because it can lead to conflict and division within the organization.

Question 19

Worldwide networks of labor resources and production processes that create a product are called:
A) International systems
B) Channels of productivity
C) International markets
D) Commodity chains

Accepted Answer

Commodity chains are networks of labor resources and production processes that create a product. They involve the coordination and integration of various stages of production, from raw materials extraction to manufacturing and distribution. Commodity chains are often global in scope, with different stages of production taking place in different countries or regions.

Question 20

Which of the following is not true about social change?
A) Some change is planned.
B) Some change is gradual and some rapid.
C) Changes in one level affect only that level.
D) Change is ubiquitous.

Accepted Answer

Changes in one level can have ripple effects on other levels, therefore affecting multiple levels of society.

Quiz 16: The Process of Change: We Can Make a Difference

Your boss is pressuring you to donate to the company charity when you have never supported the charity before. This is a:

The implications of terrorist suicide bombings are generally:

Carlin wants to study the civil rights movement in the United States. His hypothesis is that the movement has actually been a series of slow, small changes that have helped society run more smoothly. Carlin is likely using a:

According to evolutionary theory, societies typically move through stages in which order?

Khayyam is examining the evolution of the various tribes of people in Malawi, a small country in Africa. Khayyam believes that each of the societies has become more advanced over the last 300 years, but each has done so in its own way. Khayyam is likely taking the:

The theory of social change that assumes that change is inevitable because of inequality in society is:

Which of the following countries do world systems theorists consider a core nation?

According to world systems theory, what type of nation provides raw materials and cheap labor for production?

The impact that the large baby boomer generation is having on the U.S. social security system is a:

The statement "A group seeking change can attempt to set up a situation in which desired behavior is rewarded" most closely reflects:

Which of the following is an example of a mass behavior?

Which of the following is an example of a crowd behavior?

Variations or alterations over time in the behavior patterns, culture, and structure of society are:

Riots and demonstrations are a form of:

An analysis of the payoffs in favor of change versus the forces rewarding the status quo is known as a:

Which theory of social change focuses on individuals' agency to change society?

Which of the following is NOT a result of NAFTA?

Which of the following is an example of strain experienced by an organization?

Worldwide networks of labor resources and production processes that create a product are called:

Which of the following is not true about social change?