According to the Authors of Your Text, People Use Social

question 91

Multiple Choice

According to the authors of your text, people use social perception in order to figure people out as part of social survival, and also because it

• A) is a skill in high demand by employers.
• B) makes us more likely to win if we are ever on a reality TV show.
• C) helps us empathize with people in distant countries.
• D) is enjoyable, and a form of entertainment.

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Definitions:

Convergence Theory

A theory suggesting that as societies develop, they begin to resemble each other more by adopting similar technologies and social structures.

Social Change

The significant alteration of social structures and cultural patterns over time, impacting institutions, behaviors, and societal norms.

New Social Movement Theory

An analytical framework focusing on the diverse social movements that emerged from the 1960s onwards, emphasizing identity, agency, and culture.

Social Movements

Collections of people who are organized to bring about or resist social change.