The American Class Systems — Unit test

Question 1

Cyclical theories of social change gain popularity during periods of extreme social turmoil.

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T

Question 2

Modern theories of social change suggest that all societies follow similar patterns of development.

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F

Question 3

Pitirim Sorokin’s belief that societies have a natural tendency toward social change is calleda.the conflict theory of social change.b.the principle of immanent change.c.the equilibrium theory of social change.d.the evolutionary theory of social change.

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B

Question 4

Class conflict has not resulted in revolution in most modern industrial societies.

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T

Question 5

According to Karl Marx, social change results from the efforts ofa.the powerless to gain power.b.the powerful to keep power.c.the middle class to hold on to their status.d.the powerful to give up their power.

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A

Question 6

Evolutionary theorists of the 1800s believed that all societies progress through the same distinct stages of social development.

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T

Question 7

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

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idealistic culture

Question 8

Ideational cultures are to sensate cultures as religion is toa.education.c.science.b.prayer.d.church.

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C

Question 9

No single theory provides a full explanation of all aspects of social change.

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T

Question 10

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

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equilibrium theory of social change

The American Class Systems — Unit test Answers

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