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What do sociologists define as social change?
What do sociologists define as social change?
- Unrecognizable society
- Instantaneous revolution
- Transformation of cultures, institutions, and functions (correct)
- Resistance to disruptions of the status quo
What is the pace of change in society?
What is the pace of change in society?
- Rapid and unpredictable
- Always instantaneous
- Consistently accelerating
- Often very slow (correct)
What is the primary cause of social change according to the text?
What is the primary cause of social change according to the text?
- Not obvious (correct)
- Inevitable evolution
- Resistance to change
- Rapid technological advancements
What are the three main theories of social change?
What are the three main theories of social change?
What is the nature of society over time, according to the text?
What is the nature of society over time, according to the text?