In his reformulation of contagion theory, Blumer defined ____ as the stage in which people begin to lose their own identities, and take on the identity of the crowd
a. rising expectations
b. social contagion
c. milling
d. collective excitement
e. premonition
D
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Dalton has recently joined a social movement working to promote better compensation for local teachers. The movement has a clear hierarchy of participants and works like a "well-oiled machine." Which of the follow components of social movements is most dominant in this social movement?
A. collective B. organized C. sustained D. challenging to authority
What type of authority is based on a general respect for patterns of government?
a. traditional authority b. rational-legal authority c. charismatic authority d. totalitarian authority
When an elected government official bans reporters whose coverage has been negative or limits the ability of reporters to ask follow-up questions, which of the state’s roles is the official best described as exercising?
A. Regulation of religion B. Determining the rights of groups C. Managing dissent D. Influencing public opinion
Women age __________ and over are among the most disadvantaged because they often must rely solely on Social Security, having outlived their spouses and sometimes their children
a. 45 b. 55 c. 65 d. 75