SOCL 2001 Chapter : April 16 Sociology And Technology
Document Summary
Rumors- unfounded info spread among people in a rapid fashion. Urban legends- stories that supposedly happened to people. Panic- involves a collective flight from real or perceived danger in an. Mass hysteria- involves an intense, fearful, and anxious reaction to a real or. Spontaneous or unstructured behavior of a large group of people. Mobs, riots, panic, mass hysteria, and social movements. Social change: the transformations of societies and social institution over time. Gossip- the act of spreading news about other people"s personal lives. Rumor and gossip, public, public opinions, propaganda, fashions and fads, Fashion- standard of appearance, thinking, or behavior that enjoys wide. Fads- spread rapidly and enthusiastically but for only a short time. Crazes- become all-consuming passions for a short period of time. Public a collection of people who are interested in a particular issue. Public opinion- a verbalization about a matter of concern that involves. Propaganda- the presentation of information designed to influence others.
