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Which of the following is NOT a key term associated with the Inquiry Model?
Which of the following is NOT a key term associated with the Inquiry Model?
- Secondary research
- Primary research
- Participant-observation
- Tipping point (correct)
According to Gladwell's rules for social epidemics, only a small number of people are necessary to initiate a massive change.
According to Gladwell's rules for social epidemics, only a small number of people are necessary to initiate a massive change.
True (A)
Name one of the 'Three R's' used for evaluating sources.
Name one of the 'Three R's' used for evaluating sources.
recent
According to the content, one factor that influences change is the ______ environment.
According to the content, one factor that influences change is the ______ environment.
Match the following theories with their associated concepts:
Match the following theories with their associated concepts:
Flashcards
Social Change
Social Change
A significant alteration in the social structure, cultural patterns, or social behavior of a society.
Inquiry Model
Inquiry Model
A research approach that emphasizes asking questions, collecting data, and analyzing findings to understand social phenomena.
Social Epidemic
Social Epidemic
A social epidemic occurs when an idea, behavior, or product spreads rapidly through a population.
Tipping Point
Tipping Point
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Diffusion
Diffusion
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Study Notes
Social Change: Introduction
- Social change is a fundamental concept explored in this course.
- The inquiry model is a key research approach for social scientists.
The Inquiry Model
- The inquiry model provides a structured path for social science research.
- This includes primary research, secondary research, participant-observation, surveys, and interviews.
- Developing strong research questions and hypotheses is crucial.
Research Skills: Journal Article Reading
- Effective reading of journal articles involves understanding both the main points (big picture) and supporting details.
Social Change: Mechanisms and Theories
- Social epidemics and tipping points influence the spread of social change.
- Gladwell's three rules for social epidemics offer insights into the spread of ideas.
- Inventions, diffusion, acculturation, and the decline of systems are factors driving social change.
- Key theories in this study include cultural materialism, structural-functionalism, and conflict theory.
Factors Influencing Social Change
- Social, physical, population, proximity, and technological factors influence change.
- Specific examples of these influences are covered in course content.
Influences on Social Change: Social Environment
- Social stratification (class, status, and power) significantly influences social change.
- Marxist and Weberian conflict theories are important for understanding class struggle and power dynamics.
- Case studies such as Occupy Wall Street illustrate social movements impacting change.
Technology and Social Change
- Technology plays a significant role in shaping change.
- The Arab Spring and the Freedom Convoy are examples of how technology facilitates change.
Evaluating Sources
- Assessing sources involves applying the three Rs: relevance, reliability, and recency.
Physical Environment and Change
- The environment profoundly impacts societal change, a topic explored.
- The Amazon Road Decision stakeholders analysis provides a practical example.
Technology and Change Theories
- Technological change is explained through several theories.
- These include evolutionary theory, White's cultural evolution theory, and Toffler's wave theory.
- The impact of various technologies, new and old, on individuals and society is studied.
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