Although computers are supplied by the university, many professors never quite learn how to use them. Others feel they might break them so they avoid trying anything new. Others save data to their hard drive but also make a paper copy to keep. Such behavior is an example of ________.
A) cultural lag
B) cultural leveling
C) positive sanction
D) negative sanction

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The behavior described in the scenario is an example of cultural lag, which refers to the gap between technological advances and the ability of society to adapt and use them effectively. The professors are not fully utilizing the technology available to them, which is a classic example of how cultural lag can occur in certain groups or individuals. Cultural leveling and positive/negative sanctions do not apply to this scenario.

Although Computers Are Supplied by the University, Many Professors Never