Social movements are defined as _________

a. unlawful activity in the form of rioting.
b. widely dispersed efforts to force people to conform.
c. any formal organization that uses propaganda.
d. organized activity that encourages or discourages social change.


Answer: d

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Jamie is apparently affected by mental challenges, but the author also wants to stress the __________ challenges she faces

a. digital b. genetic c. hearing d. environmental

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Which of the following best illustrates the idea of a social contract?

A. There is an understanding between employers and employees that if an employee does his or her job well, the employee will continue to have a job at the company. B. An employee takes an employer to court because the employer terminated his employment without notice, which was a clear violation of their contract. C. An employer makes employees sign very detailed legal agreements regarding the length of their employment. D. An employer hires all employees through a temporary work agency so there are no direct, formal contracts with the people working for her.

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Jessica does not realize that she has power in her marriage, although she makes decisions about the care-giving for her children and sets the standard for their discipline. This kind of power is referred to as: a. parental

b. gatekeeping. c. maternal. d. dominance.

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The most extreme form of escape from frustration is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word (s).

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