Protests and Other Social Movement Actions Can Turn Violent, Even

question 7

Multiple Choice

Protests and other social movement actions can turn violent, even when they are intentionally planned to be nonviolent. In Charles Tilly's analysis, which factor most strongly influences whether violence erupts in an expression of collective action?

• A) the issue at stake
• B) words and symbols used to express discontent
• C) size of the crowd
• D) response of the authorities

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Definitions:

Reuptake

A process by which neurotransmitters are absorbed back into a neuron after having been released into a synapse, thus terminating the transmission of signals.

Excitatory PSPs

Excitatory postsynaptic potentials are increases in potential that bring a neuron closer to the threshold for firing, facilitating the transmission of signals.

Inhibitory PSPs

Post-synaptic potentials that make a post-synaptic neuron less likely to generate an action potential.

Absolute Refractory Period

A period immediately following the firing of a nerve fiber when it cannot be stimulated for a brief period, regardless of how strong the incoming stimulus may be.