Sociology 101 Chapter 17-2

a large and organized activity to promote or resist some particular social change

a standard of appearance that enjoys widespread but temporary acceptance within a society

widespread attitudes on a particular issue

unfounded information that is spread quickly

a gap between what people hava and what they think they should have based on what others in a society have

a form of collectice behavior that spreads rapidly and enthusiastically but lasts only a short time

the presentation of information in a manner deliberately designed to influence people's opinions or actions

rumors, often negative, about other people's personal lives

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes