Question 1

The digital divide refers to ______.
A) how new communication technologies have created an information "underclass"
B) rural areas that fall outside of Internet access
C) those with and without Facebook pages
D) those who embrace and those who reject technological advancements

Accepted Answer

The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have easy access to digital and information technology, such as the internet, and those who do not, often creating an "underclass" of individuals who are disadvantaged in terms of information access and opportunities.

Question 2

In our post-9/11 world, ______.
A) Americans have become less tolerant of electronic surveillance
B) electronic surveillance has dwindled in importance
C) Americans have become more tolerant of commercial intrusions of our privacy
D) Americans have expressed greater support for electronic surveillance

Accepted Answer

In the post-9/11 world, there has been a noticeable shift in public opinion towards greater acceptance of electronic surveillance as a means of enhancing national security, leading to increased support for such measures.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?
A) There is an inverse relationship between level of education and Internet usage
B) There is a positive relationship between level of education and Internet usage
C) There are no age differences in Internet usage
D) It seems we have reached our saturation point with regard to online communication

Accepted Answer

Studies and data consistently show that higher levels of education are associated with increased Internet usage. This is because individuals with higher education levels are more likely to use the Internet for various purposes, including research, communication, and information seeking.

Question 4

Current research suggests that online interactions tend to ______.
A) supplement, not replace, offline community involvements
B) replace offline involvements
C) discourage offline voluntarism
D) discourage political involvement

Accepted Answer

Current research indicates that online interactions often complement rather than replace offline community involvements, allowing individuals to extend their networks and engage in community activities both online and offline.

Question 5

Online communication is often characterized as ______.
A) mediated communication
B) direct communication
C) indirect communication
D) mediated communication and indirect communication

Accepted Answer

The answer of Online communication is often characterized as ______.
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Question 6

Data on e-philanthropy suggest that ______.
A) the Internet has proven a useful tool for community building
B) online philanthropy is inferior to traditional offline affiliations
C) online volunteering is not realistic
D) online giving hurts offline community involvement

Accepted Answer

The Internet has significantly facilitated community building by providing platforms for people to connect, share resources, and support causes they care about, thus enhancing e-philanthropy.

Question 7

British journalist Nathan Bomey argues that the spread of fake news is "easy" because ______.
A) it is easy to mimic someone else's speaking voice
B) so much information on the Internet is not true
C) algorithms developed by Facebook favor the posts of those with whom we seek the most contact and results in legitimate news coverage being buried
D) All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Bomey's argument encompasses all the provided reasons: the ease of mimicking someone's voice, the prevalence of false information online, and the way Facebook's algorithms prioritize content, all contribute to the easy spread of fake news.

Question 8

Most research finds that communication technology ______.
A) hurts intimate relationships
B) enhances existing face-to-face relationships
C) tends to destroy trust
D) is only problematic when forming new social bonds

Accepted Answer

Research generally shows that communication technology can enhance existing face-to-face relationships by facilitating more frequent communication and enabling new forms of interaction.

Question 9

In the U.S. courts have consistently ruled that ______.
A) virtual parent/child visits are not reasonable substitutes for person-to-person visits
B) virtual parent/child visitations can be as meaningful as person-to-person visits
C) technology is no substitute for direct communication between parents and children
D) computers can't give hugs and therefore cannot be part of child visitation plans

Accepted Answer

Courts have recognized that virtual visitations, through video calls and other digital means, can serve as meaningful ways for parents to connect with their children when in-person visits are not possible, reflecting an understanding of the role technology can play in maintaining relationships.

Question 10

Americans seem to have their greatest misgivings about technology in the area of ______.
A) using robots to comfort the elderly
B) using robots to assist dementia patients
C) electronic national security surveillance
D) commercial surveillance

Accepted Answer

The answer of Americans seem to have their greatest misgivings...

Question 11

Research investigating the interaction between humans and robots indicates that ______.
A) humans perceive and react to robots as viable partners in social interaction
B) humans regard robots as impersonal machines
C) robots tend to increase our anxiety levels
D) humans maintain clear boundaries between people and objects

Accepted Answer

Research in human-robot interaction has shown that humans can perceive and react to robots in ways that suggest they see them as partners in social interaction, rather than just as impersonal machines. This includes responding to robots with social cues similar to those used in human-to-human interaction.

Question 12

Court rulings that recognize online "adultery" or convict individuals for "murdering" avatars tend to ______.
A) bolster the case for the "reality" of mediated communication
B) challenge the significance of mediated communication
C) challenge the significance of direct communication
D) bolster the case for requiring physical copresence as a necessary condition of social relations

Accepted Answer

Court rulings that recognize online "adultery" or convict individuals for "murdering" avatars tend to bolster the case for the "reality" of mediated communication by treating interactions in virtual environments as having real-world consequences and significance.

Quiz 22: Technology Is Taking Over Our Lives

The digital divide refers to ______.

In our post-9/11 world, ______.

Which of the following statements is true?

Current research suggests that online interactions tend to ______.

Online communication is often characterized as ______.

Data on e-philanthropy suggest that ______.

British journalist Nathan Bomey argues that the spread of fake news is "easy" because ______.

Most research finds that communication technology ______.

In the U.S. courts have consistently ruled that ______.

Americans seem to have their greatest misgivings about technology in the area of ______.

Research investigating the interaction between humans and robots indicates that ______.

Court rulings that recognize online "adultery" or convict individuals for "murdering" avatars tend to ______.