Exploring the Age of Cyberpsychology
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Which discipline does this article serve as an overview and introduction to?

  • Cyberpsychology (correct)
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Social psychology
  • Developmental psychology

    • What has transformed social interactions, communication patterns, and identities?

  • Television
  • Internet (correct)
  • Radio
  • Newspapers

    • Which of the following is NOT one of the major areas examined in the literature?

  • Social media use and psychological functioning
  • Games and gaming
  • Online behavior and personality
  • Telepathy (correct)

    • What are some of the areas that the research literature and presentations in cyberpsychology have primarily attended to?

    <p>Emotional functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ISSN of the journal 'Technology, Mind, and Behavior'?

    <p>2689-0208</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?

    <p>58%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the psychological processes related to, and underlying, all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior?

    <p>Cyberpsychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Artificial intelligence and applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has facilitated groups of unrelated people at a moment's notice, according to the text?

    <p>Mobile devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?

    <p>Online disinhibition effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five factors of the Five-Factor Model of personality?

    <p>Neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality trait is negatively related to social media use?

    <p>Openness to experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?

    <p>Weak-to-moderate positive relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the major areas examined in the literature?

    <p>Telepsychology and virtual reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the areas that the research literature and presentations in cyberpsychology have primarily attended to?

    <p>Personality variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some future directions discussed in cyberpsychology as it relates to?

    <p>Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has the internet transformed according to the article?

    <p>Social interactions, communication patterns, and even identities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of cyberbullying?

    <p>Willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the most commonly used venues for cyberbullying?

    <p>Texting and social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some psychological and behavioral impacts of cyberbullying?

    <p>Higher school attendance problems and academic achievement difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality traits are related to cyberbullying behaviors?

    <p>Big Five and Dark Triad traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which of the following is NOT a potential factor contributing to cyberbullying?

    <p>Interpersonal empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?

    <p>Varied results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction?

    <p>10% - 27.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the impact of social media use on depression?

    <p>Increase in depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about internet addiction (IA) is supported by the text?

    <p>IA is comorbid with physical disorders such as alcohol abuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what factors are statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?

    <p>Younger age and frequent use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between internet use and psychological functioning, according to the text?

    <p>The relationship depends on how one uses the internet and who one interacts with.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text say about the impact of violent video games on behavior?

    <p>The effects of violent video games on behavior are mixed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which of the following is true about the link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?

    <p>The link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior is not yet established.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which of the following negative outcomes are associated with violent video game use?

    <p>Desensitization to aggression and reduced empathy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what effect size range was reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?

    <p>0.14-0.29</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what did the APA Task Force on Violent Media aim to ensure regarding the Resolution on Violence in Video Games and Interactive Media?

    <p>That the resolution was informed by the best and most current science available.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some of the negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?

    <p>Increased aggression and aggressive affect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what did other studies employing multiple meta-analyses find about the link between violent video game use and aggressive behavior?

    <p>There is a direct association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of cyberbullying?

    <p>The willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers and electronic devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online?

    <p>59%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did McCormac et al. (2017) find to be the most important contributor to information security awareness?

    <p>Conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality traits are related to both traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors?

    <p>Big Five traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of cyberpsychology?

    <p>The study of human behavior in cyberspace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?

    <p>Approximately 58%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what has transformed social interactions, communication patterns, and identities?

    <p>The combination of new technologies and 'digital natives'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?

    <p>Cyber disinhibition effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which personality traits are positively related to social media use?

    <p>Extraversion and conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?

    <p>The Dark Triad of personality is positively related to social networking behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?

    <p>More than 60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of American households own a smartphone?

    <p>93%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders?

    <p>IA is comorbid with mental disorders such as anxiety and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?

    <p>Younger age, male gender, and high frequency of internet use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults?

    <p>Gaming improves cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?

    <p>The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is unclear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA), according to the text?

    <p>0.7% to 27.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of social media use on anxiety and depression, according to the text?

    <p>Social media use has a negative impact on anxiety and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between violent video game use and psychological functioning, according to the text?

    <p>Violent video game use has a negative impact on psychological functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the five major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some future directions discussed in cyberpsychology?

    <p>Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some of the negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?

    <p>Aggressive behavior, desensitization to violence, and decreased prosocial behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning?

    <p>The impact of social media use on psychological functioning is complex and can have both positive and negative effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?

    <p>There is no established link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?

    <p>Effect sizes ranging from .14 to .29</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior, according to the text?

    <p>Violent video game use has a negative impact on aggressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media aim to ensure regarding the Resolution on Violence in Video Games and Interactive Media?

    <p>The resolution was based on the best and most current science available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the negative outcomes associated with violent video game use, according to the text?

    <p>Decreased empathy and prosocial behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?

    <p>Social media use has a negative impact on psychological functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?

    <p>Online disinhibition effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What personality traits are positively related to social media use in many countries?

    <p>Extraversion and conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?

    <p>Positive relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of online behavior investigated in relation to personality characteristics?

    <p>Social media preferences and use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of cyberbullying?

    <p>The use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices to intentionally harm others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online?

    <p>59%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some psychological and behavioral impacts of cyberbullying?

    <p>Higher school attendance problems, academic achievement difficulties, loneliness, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and substance use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality traits are related to both traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors?

    <p>Both Big Five and Dark Triad personality traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?

    <p>The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is unclear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA)?

    <p>0.7% to 27.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the impact of social media use on anxiety and depression?

    <p>The impact of social media use on anxiety and depression is unclear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online?

    <p>50% to 60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is cyberpsychology defined as?

    <p>The study of human behavior related to technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Online behavior and personality, social media use and psychological functioning, games and gaming, telepsychology, and virtual reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what has transformed social interactions, communication patterns, and identities?

    <p>The combination of new technologies and 'digital natives'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?

    <p>58%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of American households own a smartphone, according to the text?

    <p>93%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some psychological attributes that are moderately to strongly associated with addictive SNS use, according to the text?

    <p>Lower self-esteem, shyness, and loneliness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?

    <p>IA is comorbid with attention deficit hyperactivity, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA), according to the text?

    <p>Younger age, male gender, early exposure to the internet, and frequent internet use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?

    <p>Social media use has been found to have both positive and negative impacts on psychological functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of cyberbullying?

    <p>Cyberbullying refers to the use of technology to harass or intimidate others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior?

    <p>The impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior is still debated and inconclusive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior?

    <p>There is a direct association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?

    <p>Effect sizes greater than zero and a narrow range of unadjusted effect sizes (.14–.29) were reported.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?

    <p>The link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior is not yet established.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the negative outcomes associated with violent video game use, according to the text?

    <p>Aggressive behavior, aggressive cognition, aggressive affect, reduced empathy, and desensitization to aggression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media aim to ensure regarding the Resolution on Violence in Video Games and Interactive Media?

    <p>The resolution was informed by the best and most current science available.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of cyberpsychology?

    <p>The study of the human mind and behavior in the context of human-computer interaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?

    <p>Online disinhibition effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of online behavior investigated in relation to personality characteristics?

    <p>Social media preferences and use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality trait is positively related to social media use?

    <p>Extraversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?

    <p>Weak-to-moderate positive relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population?

    <p>10.7% to 27.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the impact of excessive smartphone use on stress and loneliness for individuals who engage in little online self-disclosure?

    <p>Increased stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?

    <p>Mixed results on well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and perceived social support?

    <p>Positive relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Personality traits, social media use, games and gaming, telepsychology, virtual reality, artificial intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning?

    <p>Negative impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders?

    <p>Positive relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of cyberbullying?

    <p>Bullying that happens in cyberspace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between personality traits and information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?

    <p>Personality traits have a strong impact on information security awareness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?

    <p>Conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between rational decision-making and careful computer security behaviors, according to Gratian et al. (2018)?

    <p>Rational decision-making has a strong impact on careful computer security behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that contribute to cyberbullying among youth, according to Kowalski et al. (2014)?

    <p>Normative beliefs about aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?

    <p>Internet addiction is comorbid with mental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of American households own a smartphone, according to the text?

    <p>93%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between violent video game use and behavior, according to the text?

    <p>There is a weak association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of cyberpsychology?

    <p>The study of psychological processes related to human behavior in the digital age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?

    <p>Social media use is associated with both positive and negative outcomes for psychological functioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior, according to the text?

    <p>Violent video game use is associated with increased aggressive behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what negative outcomes are associated with violent video game use?

    <p>Increased aggressive behavior and aggressive affect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?

    <p>The link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior is not yet established</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?

    <p>Effect sizes greater than zero and a narrow range of unadjusted effect sizes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior?

    <p>Violent video game use leads to increased aggressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of cyberpsychology?

    <p>The study of the impact of technology on human behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some of the psychological attributes associated with addictive social networking site (SNS) use?

    <p>Impulsivity and narcissism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?

    <p>Approximately 70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the discipline of understanding the psychological processes related to, and underlying, all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior?

    <p>Cyberpsychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Online behavior and personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning, according to the text?

    <p>Mixed impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cyberpsychology?

    <p>The study of the impact of technology on human behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major areas examined in the literature of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Online behavior and personality, social media use and psychological functioning, games and gaming, telepsychology, and virtual reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?

    <p>Negative impact on psychological functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does violent video game use have on behavior?

    <p>Negative impact on behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA)?

    <p>0.7% to 27.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?

    <p>Varied results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA), according to the text?

    <p>Excessive use of certain applications online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the negative outcomes associated with violent video game use, according to the text?

    <p>Increased aggression and delinquency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe electronic games that use visual feedback?

    <p>Video games</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of American households own a smartphone?

    <p>93%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?

    <p>Lower self-esteem, shyness, and loneliness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults?

    <p>Improved cognitive functioning and social connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?

    <p>Online disinhibition effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?

    <p>Personality characteristics and online behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five factors of the Five-Factor Model of personality?

    <p>Neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?

    <p>The Dark Triad of personality is positively associated with social networking behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality trait was found to be the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?

    <p>Conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of cyberbullying?

    <p>The use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices to harm others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online?

    <p>59%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that contribute to cyberbullying among youth, according to Kowalski et al. (2014)?

    <p>Normative beliefs about aggression, moral disengagement, callousness, and sadism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?

    <p>Lower levels of prosocial behavior and reduced empathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?

    <p>No established link</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use, according to the text?

    <p>Effect sizes ranging from 0.14 to 0.29</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior, according to the text?

    <p>Negative impact on aggressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA), according to the text?

    <p>10-20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults, according to the text?

    <p>Positive impact on cognitive functioning and social connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the term used to describe the discipline of understanding the psychological processes related to, and underlying, all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior?

    <p>Cyberpsychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction?

    <p>20-30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Education and healthcare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning, according to the text?

    <p>Mixed impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?

    <p>Conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality trait is a significant unique predictor of careful computer security behaviors, according to Gratian et al. (2018)?

    <p>Rational decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of cyberbullying among U.S. teens, according to Anderson (2018)?

    <p>59%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality traits are related to both traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors, according to van Geel et al. (2017)?

    <p>Big Five and Dark Triad traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors are positively related to social media use in many countries, according to the text?

    <p>Extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the Dark Triad of personality?

    <p>Machiavellianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of personality traits on people's use of Social Networking Sites (SNSs)?

    <p>Personality traits are positively related to SNS use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the ways in which people behave differently in cyberspace versus offline?

    <p>Online disinhibition effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?

    <p>The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is still unclear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population?

    <p>0.7% to 27.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some negative outcomes associated with violent video game use, according to the text?

    <p>Increased aggression and delinquency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults?

    <p>Gaming has a positive impact on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?

    <p>IA is comorbid with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults, according to the text?

    <p>Gaming improves cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA), according to the text?

    <p>IA has a prevalence range of 10-20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?

    <p>There is a weak relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some future directions discussed in cyberpsychology?

    <p>Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?

    <p>Aggressive behavior, desensitization, and reduced prosocial behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some of the psychological attributes associated with addictive social networking site (SNS) use?

    <p>Depression, anxiety, loneliness, and low self-esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a negative outcome associated with violent video game use, according to the text?

    <p>Aggressive affect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use, according to the text?

    <p>Effect sizes ranging from .14 to .29</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?

    <p>No established link</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did other studies employing multiple meta-analyses find about the link between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?

    <p>Positive association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of violent video game use on prosocial behavior, according to the text?

    <p>Decreased prosocial behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media find about the association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?

    <p>Positive association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?

    <p>Online disinhibition effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What personality traits are positively related to social media use in many countries?

    <p>Agreeableness and conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?

    <p>Personality characteristics and online behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does violent video game use have on behavior?

    <p>Negative impact on aggressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning?

    <p>Mixed impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between internet use and psychological functioning?

    <p>No relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has transformed social interactions, communication patterns, and identities?

    <p>The internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?

    <p>IA is comorbid with attention deficit hyperactivity, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA), according to the text?

    <p>Gender and frequency of internet use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults, according to the text?

    <p>Gaming improves cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of violent video games on aggressive behavior, according to the text?

    <p>Violent video games have a weak impact on aggressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, especially anxiety and depression?

    <p>The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is inconclusive, with varied results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA)?

    <p>0.7% to 27.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the impact of social media use on depression?

    <p>Social media use has a negative impact on depression, increasing symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior?

    <p>Violent video game use has a positive impact on aggressive behavior, increasing it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the discipline of understanding the psychological processes related to, and underlying, all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior?

    <p>Cyberpsychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), and applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?

    <p>No correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning, according to the text?

    <p>Mixed impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between singles who use dating apps and their personality traits, according to Timmermans & De Caluwé (2017)?

    <p>Singles who use dating apps score higher on extraversion and openness to experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?

    <p>Conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality traits are related to both traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors?

    <p>Big Five and Dark Triad traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some negative outcomes associated with cyberbullying, according to the text?

    <p>Higher school attendance problems, academic achievement difficulties, loneliness, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and substance use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior?

    <p>Violent video game use is directly associated with increased aggressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?

    <p>The relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior is not yet established</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use, according to the text?

    <p>Effect sizes greater than zero and a narrow range of unadjusted effect sizes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of cyberbullying?

    <p>Cyberbullying refers to aggressive behavior carried out online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction?

    <p>The prevalence range of internet addiction is 20-30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?

    <p>The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is complex and varies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA)?

    <p>Between 0.7% and 27.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, especially anxiety and depression, according to the text?

    <p>Varied results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the impact of social media use on depression?

    <p>Increased depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors statistically related to internet addiction (IA), according to the text?

    <p>Excessive use of certain applications online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?

    <p>Online disinhibition effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors contribute to cyber-specific behavior in cyberspace?

    <p>Eye contact and anonymity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality traits have been found to be positively related to social media use?

    <p>Extraversion and emotional stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?

    <p>Weak-to-moderate positive relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what percentage of American households own a smartphone?

    <p>93%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some psychological attributes that are moderately to strongly associated with addictive SNS use?

    <p>Low self-esteem, shyness, and loneliness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive, violent, or delinquent behavior?

    <p>There are mixed findings regarding the association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?

    <p>Younger age, male gender, early exposure to the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the article, what is cyberpsychology defined as?

    <p>The study of understanding all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Online behavior and personality, social media use and psychological functioning, games and gaming, telepsychology, and virtual reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of social media use on communication and information exchange?

    <p>It has transformed social interactions, communication patterns, and identities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the use of mobile devices and communication networks?

    <p>It has decentralized communication networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the effect size range reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?

    <p>0.14-0.29</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?

    <p>Not yet established</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA), according to the text?

    <p>Not provided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some negative outcomes associated with cyberbullying, according to the text?

    <p>Anxiety and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults?

    <p>Positive impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors, according to the text?

    <p>Not provided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the five major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some future directions discussed in cyberpsychology, according to the text?

    <p>Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?

    <p>The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is examined in the literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the discipline of understanding the psychological processes related to, and underlying, all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior?

    <p>Cyberpsychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two personality traits that were found to be significant unique predictors of careful computer security behaviors, according to Gratian et al. (2018)?

    <p>Conscientiousness and extraversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of cyberbullying?

    <p>Willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online?

    <p>59%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that contribute to cyberbullying among youth, according to Kowalski et al. (2014)?

    <p>Normative beliefs about aggression, moral disengagement, callousness, and sadism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA)?

    <p>0.7% to 27.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning?

    <p>Inconclusive impact on well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?

    <p>Excessive use of certain applications online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?

    <p>Positive correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the psychological processes related to, and underlying, all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior?

    <p>Cyberpsychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Personality variables, perceptual processes, emotional functioning, and behavioral responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?

    <p>Positive relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA), according to the text?

    <p>20-30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the five major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the discipline of understanding the psychological processes related to, and underlying, all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior?

    <p>Cyberpsychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some future directions discussed in cyberpsychology?

    <p>Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of cyberpsychology, according to the text?

    <p>The study of the psychological processes related to human behavior in technologically interconnected environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology, according to the text?

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    What is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning, according to the text?

    <p>Social media use is associated with both positive and negative outcomes on psychological functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?

    <p>There is a positive relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?

    <p>IA is comorbid with anxiety and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA), according to the text?

    <p>Younger age, male gender, and early exposure to the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults, according to the text?

    <p>Gaming improves both cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of violent video games on behavior, according to the text?

    <p>Violent video games have a weak impact on aggressive and violent behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?

    <p>Conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that contribute to cyberbullying among youth, according to Kowalski et al. (2014)?

    <p>Normative beliefs about aggression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two personality traits that were found to be significant unique predictors of careful computer security behaviors, according to Gratian et al. (2018)?

    <p>Conscientiousness and agreeableness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Big Five and Dark Triad personality traits and bullying behaviors, according to van Geel et al. (2017)?

    <p>They are related to both traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?

    <p>There is no established link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?

    <p>Effect sizes greater than zero and a narrow range of unadjusted effect sizes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?

    <p>Violent video game use has a negative impact on negative outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?

    <p>The online disinhibition effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of online behavior investigated in relation to personality characteristics?

    <p>Social media preferences and use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What personality traits are positively related to social media use in many countries?

    <p>Extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does violent video game use have on behavior?

    <p>Mixed impact on behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?

    <p>There is a direct association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the effect size range reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?

    <p>0.14-0.29</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of violent video game use on delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?

    <p>The impact is not yet established.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online, according to the text?

    <p>59%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between individual personality and information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?

    <p>Personality traits have a significant effect on information security awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of cyberbullying on psychological and behavioral outcomes, according to meta-analyses?

    <p>Significant impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between cyberbullying and traditional bullying, according to the text?

    <p>Cyberbullying and traditional bullying are moderately related</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, especially anxiety and depression, according to the text?

    <p>The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is inconclusive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of social media use on anxiety and depression, according to the text?

    <p>The impact of social media use on anxiety and depression is inconclusive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that contribute to cyberbullying among youth, according to the text?

    <p>All of the above contribute to cyberbullying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population, according to the text?

    <p>0.7% to 27.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?

    <p>Internet addiction is comorbid with mental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of violent video games on behavior, according to the text?

    <p>The impact of violent video games on aggressive behavior is mixed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the negative outcomes associated with violent video game use, according to the text?

    <p>Violent video game use is associated with increased aggression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?

    <p>The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is not simple and depends on factors such as how one uses it and who one interacts with.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five major areas examined in the literature as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some future directions discussed in cyberpsychology?

    <p>Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of online behavior investigated in relation to personality characteristics?

    <p>Self-disclosure, self-presentation, and impression management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?

    <p>Approximately 58%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Understanding the psychological processes related to human behavior in the digital age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?

    <p>Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?

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