SOA EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
In late 2010, social movements began in what that have dramatically changed its
society? - Correct Answers -The Arab world
What involves variations over time in every aspect of the social world, ranging from
changes affecting individuals to transformations having an impact on the globe as a
whole? - Correct Answers -Social change
In Malcolm Gladwell's essay "Small Change: Why the Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted,"
the argument was made that social media are built on the basis of people who have
what with one another? - Correct Answers -Both strong and weak ties
The gay and lesbian movement is one example of a(n): - Correct Answers -Social
movement
The Tea Party wields great power over and within the what Party? - Correct Answers –
Republican
Which of the statements is TRUE in regard to the success of a social movement? -
Correct Answers -Violence is counter-productive by turning off potential supporters and
members
Riots, crowds, and disasters are all examples of what? - Correct Answers -Collective
behavior
What theory is based on the idea that new norms emerge in light of some precipitating
event, and they guide the often nontraditional actions that characterize collective
behavior? - Correct Answers -Emergent norm
The first wave of the women's movement in the United States is traceable to the: -
Correct Answers -1840's
The first wave of the women's movement focused largely on: - Correct Answers -
Gaining the right to vote for women
What Betty Friedan book had a strong effect on the second wave of the women's
movement? - Correct Answers -The Feminine Mystique
ANSWERS
In late 2010, social movements began in what that have dramatically changed its
society? - Correct Answers -The Arab world
What involves variations over time in every aspect of the social world, ranging from
changes affecting individuals to transformations having an impact on the globe as a
whole? - Correct Answers -Social change
In Malcolm Gladwell's essay "Small Change: Why the Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted,"
the argument was made that social media are built on the basis of people who have
what with one another? - Correct Answers -Both strong and weak ties
The gay and lesbian movement is one example of a(n): - Correct Answers -Social
movement
The Tea Party wields great power over and within the what Party? - Correct Answers –
Republican
Which of the statements is TRUE in regard to the success of a social movement? -
Correct Answers -Violence is counter-productive by turning off potential supporters and
members
Riots, crowds, and disasters are all examples of what? - Correct Answers -Collective
behavior
What theory is based on the idea that new norms emerge in light of some precipitating
event, and they guide the often nontraditional actions that characterize collective
behavior? - Correct Answers -Emergent norm
The first wave of the women's movement in the United States is traceable to the: -
Correct Answers -1840's
The first wave of the women's movement focused largely on: - Correct Answers -
Gaining the right to vote for women
What Betty Friedan book had a strong effect on the second wave of the women's
movement? - Correct Answers -The Feminine Mystique
