Question 1

Multilinear models of social change are NOT useful in understanding:

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A)   the stages that are unique to a particular society
B)   the erratic nature of modernization in some societies
C)   the values that are lost as well as gained as a result of social change
D)   why societies decline and ultimately disappearE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an element of conflict models of social change?

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A)   Change is the product of struggle.
B)   Not all change is revolutionary.
C)   Social class is a key factor in understanding change.
D)   Societies fluctuate between periods of "idealism" and "sensationalism."E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Post modernist critics believe that the major institutions of modern societies:

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A)   add an element of spirituality and diversity to human life
B)   have become instruments of social control by powerful elites
C)   have little or no influence on the nature of human social life
D)   represent a long sought ideal of human social developmentE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

The model of social change which states that social change is natural, and constant, has 	direction, and is continuous is:

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A)   bilateral.
B)   unilinear.
C)   cyclical.
D)   multilinear.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

War survivors often experience feelings of shame, guilt and inferiority.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The term "third world" is used to describe those nations:

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A)   having a socialist government
B)   that have not yet joined the United Nations
C)   that have won independence from colonial dominance since World War II
D)   whose citizens are not allowed to emigrate to the United StatesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Considered a critique of modernity, _________________ argues that science, rationality, and all the "isms" of the modern world deprive human lives of spirituality, mystery, myth, and diversity of expression.

Accepted Answer

A)   conflict theory
B)   secularism
C)   rationality
D)   postmodernismE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following statements BEST describes the attitude of the people of Ivory Coast toward rapid social change?

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A)   They accept the decline of community and the weakening of their culture.
B)   They are engaged in social movements to reestablish traditional ways of doing things.
C)   They embrace aspects of modernity that permit them to lead more enjoyable lives.
D)   They reject modernization completely.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The average number of children a woman would bear during the child bearing years is the:

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A)   graduated fertility rate
B)   total birth rate
C)   total fertility rate
D)   infant birth rateE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The term "garrison state" refers to the:

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A)   attempt to produce workers who can meet the needs of new industries
B)   increasing growth of penal institutions in modern states
C)   sense of loyalty based on "peoplehood"
D)   subordination of economic growth and the rule of law to the needs of the militaryE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

In the United States, blacks of all classes tend to experience racial discrimination in the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One result of a divided social opinion regarding the environment is:

Accepted Answer

A)   a political system that encourages the emergence of minority parties
B)   continued conflict over what, if anything, to do about the environment
C)   greater control of the political process by the government
D)   increased levels of educational attainment on the part of citizensE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Research is showing deserts expanding in:

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A)   North America.
B)   Africa.
C)   Europe.
D)   all of theseE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Modern warfare is more devastating to noncombatants than wars a century ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Pitirim Sorokin, the stage at which ideational and sensate cultures merge to form a 	new culture is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)   innovative culture
B)   material culture
C)   the idealistic point
D)   the individualistic pointE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Terrorist organizations are an example of asymmetrical warfare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following terms is used by Pitirim Sorokin to refer to a cultural system that stresses spiritual values, hard work, self-denial, and a strong moral code?

Accepted Answer

A)   idealistic culture
B)   ideational culture
C)   materialistic culture
D)   sensate cultureE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of social change that takes place at the micro level?

Accepted Answer

A)   fathers taking on a greater role in the raising of children
B)   the bureaucratization of health care services
C)   the rise of labor unions at the beginning of the twentieth century
D)   the spread of metropolitan areasE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of an exogenous force for social change in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   the institutionalization of medical insurance
B)   the mass production of the automobile
C)   World War II in Europe and Asia
D)   U.S. foreign-aid policiesE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Cultural change is an important result of war.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Global Social Change

According to Pitirim Sorokin, the stage at which ideational and sensate cultures merge to form a new culture is termed:

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One result of a divided social opinion regarding the environment is:

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Research is showing deserts expanding in:

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The term "garrison state" refers to the:

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Cultural change is an important result of war.

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Which of the following statements BEST describes the attitude of the people of Ivory Coast toward rapid social change?

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Which of the following is NOT an element of conflict models of social change?

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Post modernist critics believe that the major institutions of modern societies:

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War survivors often experience feelings of shame, guilt and inferiority.

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Which of the following terms is used by Pitirim Sorokin to refer to a cultural system that stresses spiritual values, hard work, self-denial, and a strong moral code?

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Which of the following is an example of social change that takes place at the micro level?

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Terrorist organizations are an example of asymmetrical warfare.

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Modern warfare is more devastating to noncombatants than wars a century ago.

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The term "third world" is used to describe those nations:

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The model of social change which states that social change is natural, and constant, has direction, and is continuous is:

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Multilinear models of social change are NOT useful in understanding:

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In the United States, blacks of all classes tend to experience racial discrimination in the same way.

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Which of the following is an example of an exogenous force for social change in the United States?

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Considered a critique of modernity, _________________ argues that science, rationality, and all the "isms" of the modern world deprive human lives of spirituality, mystery, myth, and diversity of expression.

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The average number of children a woman would bear during the child bearing years is the:

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