Deprivation theory states that social movements arise among people who _________
a. feel adrift in society.
b. have plenty of money and other resources.
c. feel they lack enough income, basic rights, or human dignity.
d. mobilize around cultural symbols.
Answer: c
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According to Sanderson and Alderson, our best hope for a future society is likely to be
a. capitalism based on completely free markets b. a global socialist system c. a return to agrarian societies but with more emphasis on economic equality d. "capitalism with a human face," as in northern European countries
The shock generator
a. was real and worked. b. looked real, but was only for show. c. was real but did not work. d. was for show and did not really fool anyone--that was the problem with the whole experiment.
Which of these is not a criticism of modernization theory presented in the text?
A. It is based on the assumption that wealthier countries like the United States have superior values. B. It ignores factors that are outside of the control of the poorer nations. C. It places too great an emphasis on the role of government in influencing economic development. D. It does not take into account the relationships that exist among countries.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
A. The narcotizing dysfunction of the media was identified in the 1980s after the deluge of cable news programming. B. Massive amounts of information tend to numb and desensitize an audience. C. The numbing effect of the narcotizing dysfunction may prevent people from taking action in response to compelling issues. D. Paul Lazarsfeld and Robert Merton created the term narcotizing dysfunction.