Minority Influence and Social Change

What is one way minorities can create social change?

• By remaining silent about issues

• By drawing attention to injustices

• By conforming to majority views

• By avoiding public demonstrations

Why is consistency important for minority influence?

• It shows a lack of commitment

• It weakens their stance

• It demonstrates dedication to their cause

• It confuses the majority

What does deeper processing in the context of social change refer to?

• Ignoring new information

• Superficial understanding of issues

• Thinking deeply about previously accepted beliefs

• Accepting majority opinions without question

What is the augmentation principle in minority influence?

• Minorities avoid risks to protect themselves

• Minorities face severe consequences to amplify their message

• Minorities change their stance frequently

• Minorities rely on majority support

What is the snowball effect in the context of minority influence?

• Influence starts large and diminishes over time

• Influence remains constant regardless of efforts

• Influence starts small and grows over time

• Influence is irrelevant to social change

Which historical movement is an example of social change through minority influence?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Renaissance

• The Agricultural Revolution

What role does risk play in the augmentation principle?

• It diminishes the message

• It has no impact on the message

• It amplifies the message

• It confuses the audience

How does consistency affect the perception of a minority group?

• It makes them appear indecisive

• It strengthens their perceived commitment

• It weakens their arguments

• It makes them less credible

What is the primary goal of drawing attention in minority influence?

• To blend in with the majority

• To highlight issues and injustices

• To avoid public scrutiny

• To maintain the status quo

Which of the following is NOT a component of minority influence?

• Consistency

• Deeper processing

• Conformity

• Augmentation principle