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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Laboratories of Social Change.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Russia and Czechoslovakia, people confessed to ridiculous crimes during __________.
(a) The No Trials.
(b) The Scholar Trials.
(c) The Interest Investigation.
(d) The Show Trials.

2. According to Lessing, who inspired groups such as communism and democracy?
(a) The group mentality.
(b) Popular selection.
(c) Historical movements.
(d) Elites.

3. What does the political Left believe in, according to Lessing?
(a) Revolution.
(b) Socialism.
(c) Charity.
(d) Honesty.

4. According to Lessing, what are power structures across the globe putting into practice?
(a) Technological advancements.
(b) Training for the individual.
(c) Group psychology.
(d) Taxation without representation.

5. How long did the regime in Rhodesia last?
(a) 50 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 90 years.
(d) 20 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. When political groups or religions have a conflict, what does Lessing believe that those involved typically stop doing?

2. What does Lessing suggest that parents and schools should begin shaping?

3. What did many of the victims do during the Milgram experiment?

4. According to Lessing, war causes humans to ____________.

5. What group did Lessing hope could make a difference in the future of society?

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