Question 1

The brain at &#34;rest&#34;&#10;A) Is engaged in problem solving.&#10;B) Is quiet and inactive.&#10;C) Focuses primarily on learning.&#10;D) Engages in social cognition.

Accepted Answer

The brain at "rest" is often engaged in social cognition, as part of the default mode network, which is active when not focused on the outside world.

Question 2

The emphasis on social thinking&#10;A) Develops in adolescence&#10;B) Disappears by later adulthood.&#10;C) Is less important as we get older.&#10;D) Is already present in infancy.

Accepted Answer

The emphasis on social thinking is already present in infancy. Infants demonstrate an early understanding of social interaction and communication through nonverbal cues and facial expressions, indicating the importance of social thinking from the very beginning of life. This emphasis on social thinking continues to develop throughout childhood and into adulthood.

Question 3

The most popular place on the Internet&#10;A) Is one dedicated to social connection.&#10;B) Is dedicated to scientific inquiry.&#10;C) Is one that helps people find jobs.&#10;D) Is unclear at this time.

Accepted Answer

The most popular website on the Internet is Facebook, which is dedicated to social connection.

Question 4

Social surrogacy&#10;A) Is when a mediated presence stands in for someone physically present.&#10;B) Is a common reason for turning on the television.&#10;C) Is engaged in when we feel lonely.&#10;D) All of these are true.

Accepted Answer

All of these options are true. Social surrogacy refers to the use of mediated communication to compensate for the absence of a physical presence, which can include turning on the television or engaging in other activities when feeling lonely.

Question 5

Internet social networks became a positive influence when&#10;A) Special interest groups were developed.&#10;B) Those sites began connecting us with people we know in our immediate environments.&#10;C) We began using them as substitutes for in-person interaction.&#10;D) None of these is true.

Accepted Answer

When internet social networks began connecting us with people we know in our immediate environments, it became easier to stay in touch with friends and family who are geographically distant. This has had a positive influence on our social lives. While special interest groups can also be a positive influence, it is not the main reason why internet social networks have become a positive influence. Additionally, using them as substitutes for in-person interaction can have negative consequences, such as reduced social skills and isolation.

Question 6

Where use of Social Networking Sites is correlated with either loneliness or lack of well-being&#10;A) We know that those sites are causing people to feel isolated and lonely.&#10;B) We know that those who are lonely or lack a sense of well-being seek out SNSs more than do others.&#10;C) Because correlation never shows causation, we don't know for sure what causes that correlation.

Accepted Answer

Correlation does not imply causation, so we cannot definitively say what causes the correlation between social networking site use and feelings of loneliness or lack of well-being.

Question 7

Social capital&#10;A) Is a characteristic of groups of people&#10;B) Is a characteristic of individuals&#10;C) involves benefits that are derived from social relationships.&#10;D) All of these are true.

Accepted Answer

Social capital can be a characteristic or attribute of both groups of people and individuals. It involves benefits that are derived from social relationships, such as trust, cooperation, and reciprocity.

Question 8

One device that had a similar influence in the 1800s to that held by the Internet today was&#10;A) The telephone&#10;B) The telegraph&#10;C) The FAX machine&#10;D) The phonograph

Accepted Answer

The telegraph revolutionized communication in the 1800s by allowing messages to be sent over long distances almost instantly. It was the first means of communication that allowed information to be transmitted faster than the speed of transportation. This is similar to the way the Internet allows instant communication and access to information today. The telephone was invented later and did not have the same impact on communication as the telegraph. The FAX machine and phonograph were not invented until the late 1800s and early 1900s, respectively, and did not have the same widespread impact as the telegraph.

Question 9

Two theories that explain our current cultural fixation with SNS and social media are&#10;A) Social Learning theory and Cultivation theory&#10;B) Trait theory and Convergence theory&#10;C) Social Learning theory and Convergence theory&#10;D) Psychoanalysis and Behaviorism

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two theories that explain our current cultural...

Question 10

The internal relationship with an imaginary other as a way to transition from one's dependence on the mother or other primary caregiver is part of&#10;A) Object relationship theory&#10;B) Social Learning Theory&#10;C) Convergence Theory&#10;D) Behaviorism

Accepted Answer

The internal relationship with an imaginary other is a central concept in object relationship theory, which emphasizes the development of mental representations of self and others through early attachment experiences. This process involves internalizing the relationship with the mother or primary caregiver and creating an internal object, which can facilitate the transition to independence and autonomy. Therefore, option A is the most fitting choice.

Question 11

The creation of an internal representation of another person and then relating to that internal persona as a source of creativity, pleasure, and also security is called&#10;A) The fundamental attribution error&#10;B) Social cognition&#10;C) Secondary Attachment&#10;D) Reinforcing Spirals

Accepted Answer

The answer of The creation of an internal representation of...

Question 12

Parasocial relationships are&#10;A) Nonreciprocated&#10;B) Usually with a person of higher status&#10;C) Often developed through repeated media exposure&#10;D) All of these are true.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parasocial relationships are&#10;A) Nonreciprocated&#10;B) Usually with a...

Question 13

Getting text messages, likes, and emails on your mobile phone&#10;A) Means that the phone becomes a source of endless positive reinforcement.&#10;B) Has little impact on the user.&#10;C) Is no different from using a landline telephone&#10;D) None of these is true.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Getting text messages, likes, and emails on...

Question 14

YouTube has created a new category of media producer who has come to be known as&#10;A) An influencer&#10;B) A Micro-celebrity&#10;C) A video blogger&#10;D) None of these are true&#10;E) All of these are true

Accepted Answer

The answer of YouTube has created a new category of...

Question 15

Mobiles phones&#10;A) Have become part of a user's identity&#10;B) Are used most by those over 60&#10;C) Has increased the amount to which we consult others to make an important decision.&#10;D) All of these are true.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mobiles phones&#10;A) Have become part of a...

Deck 12: The Social Nature of Media