The Creation of Shared Meanings and Definitions That Motivate and Justify

question 10

Multiple Choice

The creation of shared meanings and definitions that motivate and justify collective action by social movements is called its

• A) cause célèbre.
• B) framing process.
• C) rationalization.
• D) social rationale.

Critique the social implications of declining participation in communal activities.

Understand the significance of in-groups and out-groups in social dynamics.

Evaluate the impact of group size on stability and social interaction.

Analyze the sociological criticism of the bureaucratization and rationalization of society.

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Definitions:

Reflective Processes

Cognitive operations that involve deliberate, conscious thinking and evaluation, typically guiding decision-making and behavior based on reflection.

Coordinated Processes

Activities or systems that are managed in a way that ensures they operate harmoniously and efficiently towards a common goal.

Reflexive

Pertaining to an action or process that is an immediate, automatic response to a stimulus without conscious thought.

Master Status

A dominant social position that heavily influences an individual's identity and social interactions, often overshadowing other personal characteristics.