According to Resource Mobilization Theory, Which of the Following Statements

question 62

Multiple Choice

According to resource mobilization theory, which of the following statements is true of a social movement?

• A) It should try to preserve the status quo by blocking change or undoing change that has already occurred.
• B) It will succeed if it can put together an organization and leadership dedicated to advancing its cause.
• C) It should offer a sense of belonging to people who feel alienated and disconnected from others.
• D) It should focus on bridging the gap between what people have and what they think they should have compared with others in a society.
• E) It will succeed if it seeks limited change and does not threaten the present state of affairs of the society.

Understand the structure and function of the human skeletal system.

Identify the types and functions of muscles in the human body.

Recognize the importance of minerals, especially calcium, in bone and muscle function.

Comprehend the principles of muscle contraction and energy sources for muscle activity.

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Definitions:

Expertise

How much a source knows.

Trustworthiness

Whether a source will honestly tell you what he or she knows.

Halo Effect

The assumption that because people have one desirable trait (e.g., attractiveness), they also possess many other desirable traits (e.g., intelligence).

Fear-based Messaging

A strategy that uses scare tactics or the threat of negative consequences to influence behavior or attitudes.