According to your text, which of the following is NOT a way sociologists can contribute to ensure that social change enhances social justice?
a. They can study conflict resolution.
b. They can assist in developing social justice perspectives.
c. They can model social change strategies.
d. They can influence politicians through lobbying.
Question 2According to the text, what role can sociologists play in ensuring that social change enhances social justice?
a. Sociologists can study group interaction and conflict resolution.
b. Sociologists can become lobbyists, using their research findings.
c. Sociologists should become part of the professional staff of SMOs.
d. Sociologists can teach people the most effective ways to use technology.
Question 3Accidents that can be expected to happen sooner or later no matter how many safeguards are built into the system because the system is so complex are called:
a. normal accidents.
b. unavoidable accidents.
c. imperative accidents.
d. predictable consequences.
Question 4Normal accidents are:
a. accidents that occur frequently.
b. accidents that could be prevented.
c. expected to happen sooner or later no matter what safeguards you put into place.
d. accidents that rarely happen.
Question 5Which of the following is NOT an example of a normal accident?
a. A space shuttle crash.
b. The accidental release of radiation from a nuclear power plan.
c. An electrical fire
d. An electric blackout.
Question 6You have resisted getting a Smartphone because you think it is unnecessary. However, your new job requires you to use one. This is an example of:
a. a normal accident
b. the technological imperative
c. material culture
d. technological norms
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