Social Action Theory

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    Who was the social action theory developed by?

    • Chris Brown
    • Max Weber
    • Louis Althusser
    • Talcott Parsons
    • Karl Marx
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  • 2. 

    Social action theorists believe that it is ............... who make choices

    • Bosses

    • Society

    • Organisations

    • Workers

    • People

    Correct Answer
    A. People
    Explanation
    Social action theorists believe that it is people who make choices. This perspective emphasizes the agency and individual decision-making of individuals in society. According to social action theorists, people are not solely determined by external factors such as bosses, society, organizations, or workers. Instead, they have the autonomy and capacity to act based on their own beliefs, values, and motivations. This perspective highlights the importance of understanding human behavior through the lens of individual actions and choices.

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  • 3. 

    On what level is social action theory based on?

    • Macro

    • Low

    • Micro

    • High

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Micro
    Explanation
    Social action theory is based on the micro level. This theory focuses on individual actions, intentions, and meanings in social interactions. It emphasizes that individuals have agency and make conscious choices based on their understanding of the social world. It examines how individuals interpret and respond to social situations, and how their actions contribute to the larger social structure. Therefore, social action theory operates at the micro level, analyzing the individual's role in shaping society.

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  • 4. 

    The social action theory believes that individuals are influenced by ...................

    • Each other

    • Culture

    • Society

    • Media

    • Surroundings

    Correct Answer
    A. Each other
    Explanation
    The social action theory posits that individuals are influenced by each other. This theory suggests that people's behavior and actions are shaped by the social interactions and relationships they have with others. It emphasizes the importance of social relationships and the impact they have on shaping an individual's thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. According to this theory, individuals are not solely influenced by external factors like culture, society, media, or surroundings, but rather by the interactions and exchanges they have with other individuals in their social environment.

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    Social action theory is a ................... theory

    • Structuralist

    • 'bottom-up'

    • Sensible

    • 'top-down'

    • Solid

    Correct Answer
    A. 'bottom-up'
    Explanation
    Social action theory is a 'bottom-up' theory because it emphasizes the importance of individual actions and agency in shaping society. It focuses on how individuals, through their everyday actions and interactions, create and maintain social structures and meanings. This theory suggests that social change and development occur through the cumulative effects of individual actions, rather than being imposed from above by larger social structures or institutions. 'Bottom-up' implies that social change originates from the grassroots level, driven by the choices and actions of individuals rather than being dictated by higher authorities.

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