Which of the following statements expresses something that is typically true of a riot?
a. A riot always maintains the status quo.
b. A riot gives people who are dissatisfied and may otherwise have little power an opportunity to express their dissatisfaction and perhaps bring about change.
c. A riot provides an acceptable outlet for threatening behavior.
d. A riot usually eliminates the threat of social change.
Answer: b. A riot gives people who are dissatisfied and may otherwise have little power an opportunity to express their dissatisfaction and perhaps bring about change.
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a. as many as two-thirds of the subjects following instructions administered what were marked as dangerous electrical shocks. b. when the electrical shocks were noted as potentially dangerous, the majority of the subjects refused to administer them. c. there was complete conformity to the directions to administer potentially harmful shocks to others. d. when the "student" in the experiment screamed in pain, the subjects refused to administer any more shocks.
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a. downward mobility b. geographic mobility c. horizontal mobility d. upward mobility
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A. Republican Party B. Religious Right C. Conservative Right D. Tea Party