How do collective behaviors differ from social movements?

Question

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Collective behaviors are always more effective than social movements
Social movements are spontaneous, while collective behaviors are planned
Collective behaviors lack structure, whereas social movements are organized
Both are identical in their approach to social change
Reform movements typically result in:
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The establishment of new political systems
Legislative changes and improvements in social conditions
Assertion of group identity
Overthrow of existing governments
What is the primary goal of a revolutionary movement?
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To improve existing social conditions
To assert group identity and rights
To fundamentally transform the existing system or government
To promote environmental protection
Natural disasters like hurricanes, tornados, floods, and wildfires cause people often work together to rebuild communities as a result of these unexpected events.

How does collective behavior theory view the actions of individuals during a crisis?

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As structured and planned
As spontaneous and unstructured
As politically motivated
As economically driven
During the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the participants had to organize various rideshares with people who had cars when they were choosing not to ride the bus. People coordinated their efforts to help one another.

The Montgomery Bus Boycott is an example of which theory in action?

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Collective Behavior Theory
Rational Choice Theory
Political Process Theory
Resource Mobilization Theory

Answer 1

1. How do collective behaviors differ from social movements?

   • Collective behaviors lack structure, whereas social movements are organized.

2. Reform movements typically result in:

   • Legislative changes and improvements in social conditions.

3. What is the primary goal of a revolutionary movement?

   • To fundamentally transform the existing system or government.

4. How does collective behavior theory view the actions of individuals during a crisis?

   • As spontaneous and unstructured.

5. The Montgomery Bus Boycott is an example of which theory in action?

   • Resource Mobilization Theory.