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Chapter 8: Media and Technology

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Chapter 8: Media and Technology

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8-1 §8.1 source ↗

Jerome is able to use the Internet to select reliable sources for his research paper, but Charlie just copies large pieces of web pages and pastes them into his paper. Jerome has _____________ while Charlie does not.
  1. a.
    a functional perspective
  2. b.
    the knowledge gap
  3. c.
    e-readiness
  4. d.
    a digital divide

Answer

C. e-readiness

8-3 §8.1 source ↗

The fact that your cell phone is using outdated technology within a year or two of purchase is an example of ____________.
  1. a.
    the conflict perspective
  2. b.
    conspicuous consumption
  3. c.
    media
  4. d.
    planned obsolescence

Answer

D. planned obsolescence

8-5 §8.2 source ↗

When it comes to technology, media, and society, which of the following is true?
  1. a.
    Media can influence technology, but not society.
  2. b.
    Technology created media, but society has nothing to do with these.
  3. c.
    Technology, media, and society are bound and cannot be separated.
  4. d.
    Society influences media but is not connected to technology.

Answer

C. Technology, media, and society are bound and cannot be separated.

8-7 §8.2 source ↗

Which of the following is the primary component of the evolutionary model of technological change?
  1. a.
    Technology should not be subject to patenting.
  2. b.
    Technology and the media evolve together.
  3. c.
    Technology can be traced back to the early stages of human society.
  4. d.
    A breakthrough in one form of technology leads to a number of variations, and technological developments.

Answer

D. A breakthrough in one form of technology leads to a number of variations, and technological developments.

8-9 §8.2 source ↗

Research regarding video game violence suggests that _________.
  1. a.
    boys who play violent video games become more aggressive, but girls do not
  2. b.
    girls who play violent video games become more aggressive, but boys do not
  3. c.
    violent video games have no connection to aggressive behavior
  4. d.
    violent video games lead to an increase in aggressive thought and behavior

Answer

D. violent video games lead to an increase in aggressive thought and behavior

8-11 §8.3 source ↗

When Japanese scientists develop a new vaccine for swine flu and offer that technology to U.S. pharmaceutical companies, __________ has taken place.
  1. a.
    media globalization
  2. b.
    technological diffusion
  3. c.
    monetizing
  4. d.
    planned obsolescence

Answer

B. technological diffusion

8-13 §8.3 source ↗

The movie Babel featured an international cast and was filmed on location in various nations. When it screened in theaters worldwide, it introduced a number of ideas and philosophies about cross-cultural connections. This might be an example of:
  1. a.
    technology
  2. b.
    conglomerating
  3. c.
    symbolic interaction
  4. d.
    media globalization

Answer

D. media globalization

8-15 §8.3 source ↗

The government of __________ blocks citizens’ access to popular new media sites like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
  1. a.
    China
  2. b.
    India
  3. c.
    Afghanistan
  4. d.
    Australia

Answer

A. China

8-17 §8.4 source ↗

The use of Facebook to create an online persona by only posting images that match your ideal self exemplifies the_____________ that can occur in forms of new media.
  1. a.
    social construction of reality
  2. b.
    cyberfeminism
  3. c.
    market segmentation
  4. d.
    referencing

Answer

A. social construction of reality

8-19 §8.4 source ↗

When it comes to media and technology, a functionalist would focus on:
  1. a.
    the symbols created and reproduced by the media
  2. b.
    the association of technology and technological skill with men
  3. c.
    the way that various forms of media socialize users
  4. d.
    the digital divide between the technological haves and have-nots

Answer

C. the way that various forms of media socialize users

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