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Collective Behavior Answers

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A unique feature of rumors is that

A
they are always untrue.
B
they teach moral lessons.
C
they change as they are passed from person to person.
D
they are short-lived.
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An expressive crowd is one that forms around emotionally charged activities.

A
T
B
F
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The contagion theory describes how

A
propaganda affects collective behavior.
B
emotions encourage people toward collective action.
C
public opinion shapes collective behavior.
D
resources encourage people toward collective action.
4

Which of the following is NOT subject to rapid and continual change?

A
fads
B
fashions
C
urban legends
D
public opinion
5

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
reactionary movement
B
urban legends
C
social movement
D
revolutionary movement
E
collective behavior
F
public opinion
G
relative deprivation theory
6

Collective behavior is easy to study.

A
T
B
F
7

Propaganda is an unorganized attempt to shape public opinion.

A
T
B
F
8

Panics occur in everyday situations.

A
T
B
F
9

Interaction among members of collectivities is direct and long-lasting.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT subject to rapid and continual change?

A
fads
B
fashions
C
urban legends
D
public opinion
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
relative deprivation theory
B
propaganda
C
fashions
D
rumor
E
resource mobilization theory
F
collectivity
12

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
crowd
B
social movement
C
revolutionary movement
D
public
E
mob
F
collectivity
13

Which of the following is an example of the value-added theory?

A
the 1992 L.A. riots
B
a building on fire
C
receiving an unexpected gift
D
buying movie tickets
14

The contagion theory describes how

A
propaganda affects collective behavior.
B
emotions encourage people toward collective action.
C
public opinion shapes collective behavior.
D
resources encourage people toward collective action.
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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
riot
B
fad
C
public opinion
D
propaganda
E
fashions
F
rumor
16

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
panic
B
revolutionary movement
C
public
D
moral panic
E
mass hysteria
F
mob
17

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
reactionary movement
B
urban legends
C
social movement
D
revolutionary movement
E
collective behavior
F
public opinion
G
relative deprivation theory
18

Fads never die out.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT one of the six basic preconditions for collective behavior as identified by Neil Smelser?

A
structural conduciveness
B
emergent-norm
C
structural strain
D
mobilization
20

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

A
revolutionary movement
B
moral panic
C
mass hysteria
D
mob
E
propaganda
F
rumor
G
collectivity

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