Social, Political, and Cultural Change

What are the common causes of social change acknowledged by social scientists?

• Technology

• Population

• Environment

• All of the above

What is invention often defined as?

• A new combination or a new use of existing knowledge

• A process of borrowing social patterns

• A significant event in political change

• A cultural diffusion process

What does discovery contribute to?

• Emergence of a new paradigm

• Cultural assimilation

• Social mobility

• Political stability

What is the impact of technology on society?

• It has no impact

• It shapes changes in our lives

• It only affects communication

• It is detrimental to society

What is the definition of cultural assimilation?

• The process of adopting the dominant culture

• The act of spreading culture

• The adaptation process of migrants

• The loss of cultural traits

What is the difference between acculturation and assimilation?

• Acculturation is reversible, assimilation is not

• Both are the same

• Assimilation is voluntary, acculturation is not

• Acculturation is permanent, assimilation is reversible

What is the role of natural disasters in social change?

• They have no role

• They change the physical, social, and economic landscape

• They only affect the economy

• They are beneficial to society

What is internal political change instigated by?

• People of the country

• Other countries

• Natural disasters

• Technological advancements

What does cultural diffusion involve?

• The act of spreading culture

• The process of assimilation

• The emergence of technology

• The impact of population changes

What is the effect of geographical and ecological factors on culture?

• They have no effect

• They contribute to lifestyle and culture

• They only affect the economy

• They are irrelevant to social change