Question 1

A criticism of mass-society theory is that it pays too much attention to social inequality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In global perspective,we see that some societies change,but others do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a common cause of social change?

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A)  discovery of existing things
B)  diffusion of ideas from one cultural system to another
C)  invention of new ideas and things
D)  All of these responses are correct.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

According to mass-society theory,the mass media transform people in countless local communities,forming a national culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The concept of modernity refers to changes in social patterns brought on by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the fall of the Roman Empire
B)  the Enlightenment
C)  the Industrial Revolution
D)  globalizationE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Karl Marx highlighted which of the following in the process of social change?

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A)  invention
B)  ideas
C)  social conflict
D)  cultural diffusionE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Peter Berger describes modernization in terms of several important changes.Read the responses below and select the one that is NOT a trait that Berger links to modernity.

Accepted Answer

A)  the decline of large cities
B)  the expansion of personal choice
C)  increasing social diversity
D)  a future orientation and growing awareness of timeE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The class-society approach to modernity focuses on which of the following?

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A)  marked social stratification
B)  productive specialization
C)  loss of traditional community
D)  rationalityE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

If you were following the class-society approach,which factor would you focus on as shaping modern society the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  rationality
B)  interdependency
C)  capitalism
D)  anomieE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Sociologist Peter Berger suggests that the rising popularity of wearing wristwatches is a good indicator that a traditional society is beginning to modernize.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

For Weber,preindustrial societies are characterized by a focus on

Accepted Answer

A)  personal choice.
B)  shared moral sentiments.
C)  productive specialization.
D)  rationality.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The coins we use today were devised in the Middle East centuries ago.This is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  invention
B)  discovery
C)  diffusion
D)  None of the other responses is correct.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

David Riesman described tradition-directed social character as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  eagerness to adopt the latest fashions and fads
B)  rigid conformity to established ways of life
C)  being highly individualistic
D)  All of these responses are correct.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Karl Marx highlighted which of the following in the process of social change?

Accepted Answer

A)  invention
B)  ideas
C)  class conflict
D)  cultural diffusionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Individuals experience modern mass societies in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)  pronounced moral relativism.
B)  little personal choice.
C)  too little privacy.
D)  powerlessness.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

David Riesman described other-directed social character as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  openness to the latest fashions and fads
B)  rigid conformity to established ways of life
C)  being highly individualistic
D)  All of these responses are correct.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Demographic change in the United States over the course of the last century includes a trend towards

Accepted Answer

A)  smaller household size.
B)  a larger share of elderly people.
C)  living in cities.
D)  All of these responses are correct.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

For Tönnies,the essence of Gesellschaft is

Accepted Answer

A)  faith in established tradition.
B)  self-interest.
C)  kinship.
D)  neighborhood and friendship.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Modernization typically decreases social diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Social change results from invention,discovery,and cultural diffusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Social Change: Traditional

If you were following the class-society approach,which factor would you focus on as shaping modern society the most?

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David Riesman described tradition-directed social character as which of the following?

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Individuals experience modern mass societies in terms of

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Karl Marx highlighted which of the following in the process of social change?

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The concept of modernity refers to changes in social patterns brought on by which of the following?

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Sociologist Peter Berger suggests that the rising popularity of wearing wristwatches is a good indicator that a traditional society is beginning to modernize.

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Modernization typically decreases social diversity.

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David Riesman described other-directed social character as which of the following?

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Demographic change in the United States over the course of the last century includes a trend towards

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In global perspective,we see that some societies change,but others do not.

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For Tönnies,the essence of Gesellschaft is

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Karl Marx highlighted which of the following in the process of social change?

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Which of the following is a common cause of social change?

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A criticism of mass-society theory is that it pays too much attention to social inequality.

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The class-society approach to modernity focuses on which of the following?

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According to mass-society theory,the mass media transform people in countless local communities,forming a national culture.

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The coins we use today were devised in the Middle East centuries ago.This is an example of which of the following?

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For Weber,preindustrial societies are characterized by a focus on

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Social change results from invention,discovery,and cultural diffusion.

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Peter Berger describes modernization in terms of several important changes.Read the responses below and select the one that is NOT a trait that Berger links to modernity.

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