Which of the following is an example of an exogenous force for social change in the United States? ...

Which of the following is an example of an exogenous force for social change in the United States?
 
  a. the institutionalization of medical insurance
  b. the mass production of the automobile
  c. World War II in Europe and Asia
  d. U.S. foreign-aid policies

Question 2

All of the following are micro level factors in social stratification EXCEPT:
 
  a. deference
  b. demeanor
  c. religious ideologies
  d. status symbols

Question 3

Pressure for social change that is extended from outside a society is referred to as:
 
  a. endogenous force
  b. entropic force
  c. exogenous force
  d. hypertrophic force

Question 4

Material objects or behaviors that indicate social status or prestige are:
 
  a. deference patterns
  b. identity markers
  c. status indicators
  d. status symbols

Question 5

All of the following are examples of social change resulting from endogenous forces EXCEPT the:
 
  a. creation of the state of Israel
  b. Great Depression
  c. legalization of abortion
  d. Social Security Act

Question 6

Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the institutionalization of Christianity in the Middle Ages?
 
  a. It allowed the church to eliminate all stratification systems.
  b. It became the official ideology of the Middle Ages.
  c. It resulted in the execution of heretics who challenged Christian views.
  d. Its teachings were incorporated into church doctrine and organization.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an endogenous force for social change?
 
  a. the British domination of India in the nineteenth century
  b. the Civil Rights movement
  c. the introduction of Christianity in Korea
  d. U.S. investment in third world nations