Social Media's Role in Social Movements

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What role did social media play in the global social movements mentioned in the text?

Limiting the spread of information and communication

Connecting protesters, motivating supporters, and mobilizing resources (correct)

Implementing top-down leadership structures

Suppressing the voices of the protesters

Which movement is an example of a leaderless social movement that utilized social media?

#MeToo Movement (2006–2017)

Umbrella Revolution in Hong Kong (2014)

Occupy Wall Street (2011) (correct)

Arab Spring (2010–2012)

What was the outcome of the Arab Spring movements?

The movements had no impact on the involved countries

The movements were suppressed by the government

The movements led to significant social changes in several Arabic countries (correct)

The movements were solely aimed at economic reforms

What is the relationship between networked publics and the use of social media?

Networked publics are related to the use of social media Signup and view all the answers

What is Diffusion of Innovation Theory related to?

The spread and adoption of new ideas and technologies Signup and view all the answers

In what way did most of the mentioned global social movements utilize social media?

To connect protesters, motivate supporters, and mobilize resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of social media in the Arab Spring and other social movements?

To coordinate millions of people for anti-government protests Signup and view all the answers

What significant role did social media play in the Arab Spring?

It helped speed the movement into revolutions Signup and view all the answers

How did protesters use Facebook during the Arab Spring?

They used it to coordinate millions of people for protests Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the biggest concerns related to the protests in Hong Kong in 2019?

The lack of internet access during the protests Signup and view all the answers

What did social media simplify in terms of organizing large groups for social movements?

It simplified organizing and coordinating large groups of participants Signup and view all the answers

What is a common nickname given to Facebook during the Arab Spring?

'PeopleBook' Signup and view all the answers

What did scholars argue about the social movements during the Arab Spring?

They were inevitable even without social media Signup and view all the answers

What did waves of anti-government protests in Hong Kong indicate about social media's role?

Social media indicated its critical role in those social movements Signup and view all the answers

What was a concern related to possible radical solutions from beleaguered officials in Hong Kong and Beijing?

A partial or complete internet block to cut off protesters from their key organizing social media platforms Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons for the concern about possible radical solutions from beleaguered officials in Hong Kong and Beijing?

The potential for a partial or complete internet block to cut off protesters from their key organizing social media platforms Signup and view all the answers

How does social media alter behavior according to the text?

By decreasing mental health due to less sleeping hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impact of social media use on behavior change mentioned in the text?

Encouraging public involvement in environmental drives or political campaigning Signup and view all the answers

What negative effect on human behavior is mentioned in the text due to social media use?

Less sleeping hours affecting mental health Signup and view all the answers

What is the significant concern related to social media use mentioned in the text?

Sharing false information leading to chaos Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential negative impact of social media use mentioned in the text?

Decreasing attention spans due to constant exposure to fast-paced information flow on social media Signup and view all the answers

How does social media help achieve public agendas according to the text?

By encouraging public involvement in environmental drives or political campaigning Signup and view all the answers

What theory posits that learning occurs in a social context with a dynamic and reciprocal interaction of the person, environment, and behavior?

Social Cognitive Theory Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the Social Cognitive Theory in the 1960s?

Albert Bandura Signup and view all the answers

What does Social Cognitive Theory consider regarding the way individuals acquire and maintain behavior?

A person's past experiences Signup and view all the answers

According to Social Cognitive Theory, which factors determine the emotional impact of environmental events?

Cognitive factors Signup and view all the answers

What role does the brain play in Social Cognitive Theory?

Processing symbols Signup and view all the answers

What does Social Cognitive Theory emphasize regarding reinforcement?

External and internal social reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

Which theory started as the Social Learning Theory in the 1960s before developing into Social Cognitive Theory?

Social Learning Theory Signup and view all the answers

What does Social Cognitive Theory consider as both producers and products of social systems?

People Signup and view all the answers

According to Social Cognitive Theory, what type of agency operates within a broad network of sociostructural influences?

Personal agency Signup and view all the answers

'Reciprocal D.' in the text likely refers to which term?

'Reciprocal Determinism' Signup and view all the answers