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Use the following information to answer questions (5) - (7) . A tire manufacturer has made some
modifications to its most popular tire and wants to see if the tread on the modified tire will last
longer than the original tire. Because there is much variation in the way people drive, the
manufacturer decides to use blocking to reduce this variation. Twenty cars will be used to test the
tires. Ten cars are randomly selected to receive an original tire on the right rear wheel and a
modified tire on the left rear wheel. The remaining ten cars will receive an original tire on the left
rear wheel and a modified tire on the right rear wheel. Each car will then be driven 10,000 miles and
the amount of wear recorded for each wheel.
-Is this a correct use of blocking?

Comprehend the concept of framing within social movements and its importance in shaping collective action.

Analyze the role of mass media in propagating moral panic, including the positive and negative impacts of media coverage.

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Outline the dimensions of social change and offer examples to illustrate each dimension.

Definitions:

Egodystonic

Thoughts and behaviours that do not coincide with one’s self-image (ego).

Egosyntonic

Lack of emotional responsiveness to events or situations that would normally elicit a strong negative emotional response such as heightened anxiety or depression.

Gender Biases

Prejudiced attitudes or discrimination based on a person's gender, often resulting in unfair treatment in various aspects of life.

Dormant

In a state of temporary inactivity or rest, with the potential to awaken or become active again in the future.