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soc final quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The text’s discussion of collective behaviors in society began with a discussion of | censorship |
| Which of the following would not be considered collective behavior to a sociologist: | church meeting |
| 3) 1/1 During incidents of collective behavior, ordinary norms are likely to break down. | true |
| The concept of structural conduciveness indicates that collective behavior is unavoidable—“bound to happen.” | false |
| A “precipitating factor” might also be called a/n | trigger |
| In trying to control an incident of collective behavior, the sending of troops or police is not necessarily considered “repression.” | true |
| The characteristic of a crowd that may make it more likely for it to move with more structure is (its) | Suggestibility |
| Which of the following would be termed a “conventional crowd | fans at a game |
| Studies indicate mobs are predisposed to violence before an event triggers further action. | true |
| Mobs differ from riots in that mobs tend to last longer and cause more destruction. | true |
| Which crowd theory indicates that there is a logical reason for crowd behavior: | game perspective |
| The millions who watch a Super Bowl or rush out to buy Chia Pets when they’re reported to be in short supply are considered to be a/n | mass |
| 13) 1/1 Hula hoops, pet rocks, and flagpole sitting are considered illustrations of | fads |
| Reactions to the accident at the nuclear plant Three Mile Island were offered as an illustration of (a) | mass hysteria |
| Attempts to sway public opinion may occur through | all of the above |
| One illustration of crowd behavior came from the reaction to the beating of Rodney King in this city: | Los Angeles |