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What does social development focus on?

  • Maintaining the status quo of social structures
  • Developing social and emotional skills across the lifespan (correct)
  • Advancing economic development only
  • Promoting individualism over social connections
  • What does social change refer to?

  • Preservation of social relations
  • Alteration of the social order of a society (correct)
  • Static nature of social institutions
  • Philosophical idea of social progress
  • What may social change be driven through?

  • Genetic predispositions
  • Individual preferences and choices
  • Political ideologies only
  • Cultural, religious, economic, environmental, scientific, or technological forces (correct)
  • What are the sources of change according to the text?

    <p>Unique factors and systematic factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does social change not necessarily refer to?

    <p>The notion of social progress or sociocultural evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Social Development and Change

    • Social development focuses on the improvement of society, encompassing economic, social, and political progress.
    • Social change refers to the alteration or modification of society's structure, institutions, and social relationships over time.

    Drivers of Social Change

    • Social change may be driven through various means, including:
      • Conflict and revolution
      • Education and enlightenment
      • Technological advancements and innovation
      • Ideological and cultural shifts
      • Economic and environmental factors

    Sources of Change

    • According to the text, the sources of change include:
      • Internal factors, such as population growth, urbanization, and social inequality
      • External factors, such as globalization, technological advancements, and environmental degradation

    What Social Change is Not

    • Social change does not necessarily refer to:
      • Cyclical or repetitive patterns of social behavior
      • Minor or superficial adjustments to societal norms and institutions

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    Test your knowledge of social change with this quiz! Challenge yourself with questions about the factors that drive social change, the impact of social movements, and the theories behind societal transformation. Whether you're studying sociology or simply interested in how societies evolve, this quiz will help you understand the key concepts of social change.

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