In general, social movements initially tend to form around the personality and ideals of a charismatic leader.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Subcultural theory holds that:
a. rural life is much more pleasant than urban life
b. the city is a mosaic of social worlds
c. urbanization leads to a decline of community
d. urban life creates psychic overload
Question 3According to Max Weber, when a social movement reaches its mature stage it becomes a bureaucracy led by career officials rather than by prophets or agitators.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4The diffusion of personal responsibility that often occurs in the city in the presence of many other people is referred to as:
a. anomie
b. bystander apathy
c. impersonality
d. studied nonobservance
Question 5Fads and crazes are phenomena that do not generally bring about any lasting change in the major structures of society.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6According to Louis Wirth, one major consequence of the social diversity that is characteristic of urban living is that:
a. local politics are extremely corrupt
b. many different ethnic neighborhoods are formed
c. there is considerable conflict among ethnic groups
d. the social life of the individual is fragmented among many groups
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