Social Engineering Intro Quiz

What is the main goal of social engineering?

• To promote individual freedom

• To influence attitudes and behaviors

• To achieve economic equality

• To enforce strict government control

What is the difference between large scale and small scale social engineering?

• The amount of resources required

• The level of government involvement

• The scope and method of implementation

• The speed of achieving social change

Who is known for advocating large scale social engineering in urban planning?

• Karl Popper

• John Dewey

• Le Corbusier

• Friedrich Hayek

According to Karl Popper, what is the main difference between 'piecemeal social engineering' and 'Utopian social engineering'?

• The amount of resources required

• The method of improving society

• The level of government involvement

• The speed of achieving social change

What does Karl Popper's concept of 'negative utilitarianism' emphasize?

• The pursuit of individual happiness

• The reduction of human suffering

• The achievement of social equality

• The promotion of economic growth

According to John Dewey, what is the key to achieving social improvement?

• Revolutionary, holistic change

• Localized, cultivated practice

• Centralized planning

• Scientific expertise

What does Karl Popper differentiate between natural and social science?

• The use of controlled experiments

• The testing of empirical laws

• The reliance on abstract theories

• The acceptance of unfalsifiability

What does Friedrich Hayek emphasize in relation to significant social phenomena?

• The importance of centralized planning

• The need for revolutionary change

• The role of individual actions

• The reliance on scientific expertise

What does Robert Ackermann propose regarding the isolation of theoretical scientific knowledge from practical concerns?

• It enhances the fruitfulness of criticism

• It promotes the use of large scale social engineering

• It supports the form of social conservatism

• It leads to effective application of scientific expertise

What is the main controversy concerning the promises of planned societies?

• The impact of social science on social engineering

• The effectiveness of automated intelligent systems

• The role of individual intelligence

• The true nature of social engineering