297 Questions
Which discipline does this article serve as an overview and introduction to?
Cyberpsychology
What has transformed social interactions, communication patterns, and identities?
Internet
Which of the following is NOT one of the major areas examined in the literature?
Telepathy
What are some of the areas that the research literature and presentations in cyberpsychology have primarily attended to?
Emotional functioning
What is the ISSN of the journal 'Technology, Mind, and Behavior'?
2689-0208
According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
58%
What term is used to describe the psychological processes related to, and underlying, all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior?
Cyberpsychology
Which of the following is NOT one of the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Artificial intelligence and applications
What has facilitated groups of unrelated people at a moment's notice, according to the text?
Mobile devices
Which term is used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Online disinhibition effect
What are the five factors of the Five-Factor Model of personality?
Neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness
Which personality trait is negatively related to social media use?
Openness to experience
What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?
Weak-to-moderate positive relationship
Which of the following is NOT one of the major areas examined in the literature?
Telepsychology and virtual reality
What are some of the areas that the research literature and presentations in cyberpsychology have primarily attended to?
Personality variables
What are some future directions discussed in cyberpsychology as it relates to?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
What has the internet transformed according to the article?
Social interactions, communication patterns, and even identities
What is the definition of cyberbullying?
Willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices
What are the most commonly used venues for cyberbullying?
Texting and social media
What are some psychological and behavioral impacts of cyberbullying?
Higher school attendance problems and academic achievement difficulties
Which personality traits are related to cyberbullying behaviors?
Big Five and Dark Triad traits
According to the text, which of the following is NOT a potential factor contributing to cyberbullying?
Interpersonal empathy
According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?
Varied results
According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction?
10% - 27.7%
According to the text, what is the impact of social media use on depression?
Increase in depression
Which of the following statements about internet addiction (IA) is supported by the text?
IA is comorbid with physical disorders such as alcohol abuse.
According to the text, what factors are statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?
Younger age and frequent use
What is the relationship between internet use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
The relationship depends on how one uses the internet and who one interacts with.
What does the text say about the impact of violent video games on behavior?
The effects of violent video games on behavior are mixed.
According to the text, which of the following is true about the link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?
The link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior is not yet established.
According to the text, which of the following negative outcomes are associated with violent video game use?
Desensitization to aggression and reduced empathy.
According to the text, what effect size range was reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?
0.14-0.29
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?
That the resolution was informed by the best and most current science available.
According to the text, what are some of the negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?
Increased aggression and aggressive affect.
According to the text, what did other studies employing multiple meta-analyses find about the link between violent video game use and aggressive behavior?
There is a direct association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior.
What is the definition of cyberbullying?
The willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers and electronic devices
What percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online?
59%
What did McCormac et al. (2017) find to be the most important contributor to information security awareness?
Conscientiousness
Which personality traits are related to both traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors?
Big Five traits
According to the text, what is the definition of cyberpsychology?
The study of human behavior in cyberspace
According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
Approximately 58%
What are some of the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
All of the above
According to the text, what has transformed social interactions, communication patterns, and identities?
The combination of new technologies and 'digital natives'
Which term is used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Cyber disinhibition effect
According to the text, which personality traits are positively related to social media use?
Extraversion and conscientiousness
According to the text, what is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?
The Dark Triad of personality is positively related to social networking behaviors
According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
More than 60%
What percentage of American households own a smartphone?
93%
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders?
IA is comorbid with mental disorders such as anxiety and depression
What are some factors statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?
Younger age, male gender, and high frequency of internet use
What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults?
Gaming improves cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is unclear
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA), according to the text?
0.7% to 27.7%
What is the impact of social media use on anxiety and depression, according to the text?
Social media use has a negative impact on anxiety and depression
What is the relationship between violent video game use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
Violent video game use has a negative impact on psychological functioning
According to the text, what are the five major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications
According to the text, what are some future directions discussed in cyberpsychology?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
According to the text, what are some of the negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?
Aggressive behavior, desensitization to violence, and decreased prosocial behavior
According to the text, what is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning?
The impact of social media use on psychological functioning is complex and can have both positive and negative effects
According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?
There is no established link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior
According to the text, what effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?
Effect sizes ranging from .14 to .29
What is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior, according to the text?
Violent video game use has a negative impact on aggressive behavior
What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media aim to ensure regarding the Resolution on Violence in Video Games and Interactive Media?
The resolution was based on the best and most current science available
What are some of the negative outcomes associated with violent video game use, according to the text?
Decreased empathy and prosocial behavior
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
Social media use has a negative impact on psychological functioning
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Online disinhibition effect
What personality traits are positively related to social media use in many countries?
Extraversion and conscientiousness
What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?
Positive relationship
What are some examples of online behavior investigated in relation to personality characteristics?
Social media preferences and use
What is the definition of cyberbullying?
The use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices to intentionally harm others
What percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online?
59%
What are some psychological and behavioral impacts of cyberbullying?
Higher school attendance problems, academic achievement difficulties, loneliness, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and substance use
Which personality traits are related to both traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors?
Both Big Five and Dark Triad personality traits
According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?
The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is unclear
According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA)?
0.7% to 27.7%
According to the text, what is the impact of social media use on anxiety and depression?
The impact of social media use on anxiety and depression is unclear
According to the text, what percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online?
50% to 60%
According to the text, what is cyberpsychology defined as?
The study of human behavior related to technology
According to the text, what are the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality, social media use and psychological functioning, games and gaming, telepsychology, and virtual reality
According to the text, what has transformed social interactions, communication patterns, and identities?
The combination of new technologies and 'digital natives'
According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
58%
What percentage of American households own a smartphone, according to the text?
93%
What are some psychological attributes that are moderately to strongly associated with addictive SNS use, according to the text?
Lower self-esteem, shyness, and loneliness
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?
IA is comorbid with attention deficit hyperactivity, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression
What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA), according to the text?
Younger age, male gender, early exposure to the internet, and frequent internet use
According to the text, what are the major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications
According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?
Social media use has been found to have both positive and negative impacts on psychological functioning
According to the text, what is the definition of cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying refers to the use of technology to harass or intimidate others
According to the text, what is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior?
The impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior is still debated and inconclusive
According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior?
There is a direct association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior.
What effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?
Effect sizes greater than zero and a narrow range of unadjusted effect sizes (.14–.29) were reported.
What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
The link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior is not yet established.
What are some of the negative outcomes associated with violent video game use, according to the text?
Aggressive behavior, aggressive cognition, aggressive affect, reduced empathy, and desensitization to aggression.
What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media aim to ensure regarding the Resolution on Violence in Video Games and Interactive Media?
The resolution was informed by the best and most current science available.
What is the definition of cyberpsychology?
The study of the human mind and behavior in the context of human-computer interaction.
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Online disinhibition effect
What are some examples of online behavior investigated in relation to personality characteristics?
Social media preferences and use
Which personality trait is positively related to social media use?
Extraversion
What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?
Weak-to-moderate positive relationship
According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population?
10.7% to 27.7%
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?
Increased stress
According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?
Mixed results on well-being
According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and perceived social support?
Positive relationship
According to the text, what are the major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Personality traits, social media use, games and gaming, telepsychology, virtual reality, artificial intelligence
According to the text, what is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning?
Negative impact
According to the text, what is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders?
Positive relationship
According to the text, what is the definition of cyberbullying?
Bullying that happens in cyberspace
What is the relationship between personality traits and information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?
Personality traits have a strong impact on information security awareness.
What is the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?
Conscientiousness
What is the relationship between rational decision-making and careful computer security behaviors, according to Gratian et al. (2018)?
Rational decision-making has a strong impact on careful computer security behaviors.
What are some factors that contribute to cyberbullying among youth, according to Kowalski et al. (2014)?
Normative beliefs about aggression
According to the text, what are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?
All of the above
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?
Internet addiction is comorbid with mental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression
What percentage of American households own a smartphone, according to the text?
93%
What is the relationship between violent video game use and behavior, according to the text?
There is a weak association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior
What is the definition of cyberpsychology?
The study of psychological processes related to human behavior in the digital age.
What are the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications.
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
Social media use is associated with both positive and negative outcomes for psychological functioning.
What is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior, according to the text?
Violent video game use is associated with increased aggressive behavior.
According to the text, what negative outcomes are associated with violent video game use?
Increased aggressive behavior and aggressive affect
According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?
The link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior is not yet established
According to the text, what effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?
Effect sizes greater than zero and a narrow range of unadjusted effect sizes
According to the text, what is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior?
Violent video game use leads to increased aggressive behavior
According to the text, what is the definition of cyberpsychology?
The study of the impact of technology on human behavior
According to the text, what are some of the psychological attributes associated with addictive social networking site (SNS) use?
Impulsivity and narcissism
According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
Approximately 70%
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?
Cyberpsychology
According to the text, what are the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality
What is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning, according to the text?
Mixed impact
What is cyberpsychology?
The study of the impact of technology on human behavior
What are the major areas examined in the literature of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality, social media use and psychological functioning, games and gaming, telepsychology, and virtual reality
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?
Negative impact on psychological functioning
What impact does violent video game use have on behavior?
Negative impact on behavior
According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA)?
0.7% to 27.7%
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
Varied results
What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA), according to the text?
Excessive use of certain applications online
What are some of the negative outcomes associated with violent video game use, according to the text?
Increased aggression and delinquency
What is the term used to describe electronic games that use visual feedback?
Video games
What percentage of American households own a smartphone?
93%
What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?
Lower self-esteem, shyness, and loneliness
What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults?
Improved cognitive functioning and social connection
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Online disinhibition effect
What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?
Personality characteristics and online behavior
What are the five factors of the Five-Factor Model of personality?
Neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness
What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?
The Dark Triad of personality is positively associated with social networking behaviors
Which personality trait was found to be the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?
Conscientiousness
What is the definition of cyberbullying?
The use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices to harm others
What percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online?
59%
What are some factors that contribute to cyberbullying among youth, according to Kowalski et al. (2014)?
Normative beliefs about aggression, moral disengagement, callousness, and sadism
According to the text, what are some negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?
Lower levels of prosocial behavior and reduced empathy
What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
No established link
What effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use, according to the text?
Effect sizes ranging from 0.14 to 0.29
What is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior, according to the text?
Negative impact on aggressive behavior
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA), according to the text?
10-20%
What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults, according to the text?
Positive impact on cognitive functioning and social connection
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?
Cyberpsychology
According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction?
20-30%
What are some of the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Education and healthcare
What is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning, according to the text?
Mixed impact
What is the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?
Conscientiousness
Which personality trait is a significant unique predictor of careful computer security behaviors, according to Gratian et al. (2018)?
Rational decision-making
What is the prevalence of cyberbullying among U.S. teens, according to Anderson (2018)?
59%
Which personality traits are related to both traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors, according to van Geel et al. (2017)?
Big Five and Dark Triad traits
Which factors are positively related to social media use in many countries, according to the text?
Extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness
What is the term used to describe the Dark Triad of personality?
Machiavellianism
What is the impact of personality traits on people's use of Social Networking Sites (SNSs)?
Personality traits are positively related to SNS use
What is the term used to describe the ways in which people behave differently in cyberspace versus offline?
Online disinhibition effect
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is still unclear.
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population?
0.7% to 27.7%
What are some negative outcomes associated with violent video game use, according to the text?
Increased aggression and delinquency
What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults?
Gaming has a positive impact on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults.
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?
IA is comorbid with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression
What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults, according to the text?
Gaming improves cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA), according to the text?
IA has a prevalence range of 10-20%
What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
There is a weak relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior
What are the five major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications
According to the text, what are some future directions discussed in cyberpsychology?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
According to the text, what are some negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?
Aggressive behavior, desensitization, and reduced prosocial behavior
According to the text, what are some of the psychological attributes associated with addictive social networking site (SNS) use?
Depression, anxiety, loneliness, and low self-esteem
Which of the following is a negative outcome associated with violent video game use, according to the text?
Aggressive affect
What effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use, according to the text?
Effect sizes ranging from .14 to .29
What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
No established link
What did other studies employing multiple meta-analyses find about the link between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?
Positive association
What is the impact of violent video game use on prosocial behavior, according to the text?
Decreased prosocial behavior
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?
Positive association
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Online disinhibition effect
What personality traits are positively related to social media use in many countries?
Agreeableness and conscientiousness
What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?
Personality characteristics and online behavior
What impact does violent video game use have on behavior?
Negative impact on aggressive behavior
What are some of the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications
What is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning?
Mixed impact
What is the relationship between internet use and psychological functioning?
No relationship
What has transformed social interactions, communication patterns, and identities?
The internet
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?
IA is comorbid with attention deficit hyperactivity, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression
What factors have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA), according to the text?
Gender and frequency of internet use
What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults, according to the text?
Gaming improves cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults
What is the impact of violent video games on aggressive behavior, according to the text?
Violent video games have a weak impact on aggressive behavior
According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, especially anxiety and depression?
The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is inconclusive, with varied results.
According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA)?
0.7% to 27.7%
According to the text, what is the impact of social media use on depression?
Social media use has a negative impact on depression, increasing symptoms.
According to the text, what is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior?
Violent video game use has a positive impact on aggressive behavior, increasing it.
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?
Cyberpsychology
What are the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), and applications
What is the relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?
No correlation
What is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning, according to the text?
Mixed impact
What is the relationship between singles who use dating apps and their personality traits, according to Timmermans & De Caluwé (2017)?
Singles who use dating apps score higher on extraversion and openness to experience
What is the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?
Conscientiousness
Which personality traits are related to both traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors?
Big Five and Dark Triad traits
What are some negative outcomes associated with cyberbullying, according to the text?
Higher school attendance problems, academic achievement difficulties, loneliness, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and substance use
According to the text, what is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior?
Violent video game use is directly associated with increased aggressive behavior
According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?
The relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior is not yet established
What effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use, according to the text?
Effect sizes greater than zero and a narrow range of unadjusted effect sizes
According to the text, what is the definition of cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying refers to aggressive behavior carried out online
According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction?
The prevalence range of internet addiction is 20-30%
According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?
The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is complex and varies
According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA)?
Between 0.7% and 27.7%
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, especially anxiety and depression, according to the text?
Varied results
According to the text, what is the impact of social media use on depression?
Increased depression
What are some factors statistically related to internet addiction (IA), according to the text?
Excessive use of certain applications online
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Online disinhibition effect
What factors contribute to cyber-specific behavior in cyberspace?
Eye contact and anonymity
Which personality traits have been found to be positively related to social media use?
Extraversion and emotional stability
What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?
Weak-to-moderate positive relationship
According to the text, what percentage of American households own a smartphone?
93%
According to the text, what are some psychological attributes that are moderately to strongly associated with addictive SNS use?
Low self-esteem, shyness, and loneliness
According to the text, what is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive, violent, or delinquent behavior?
There are mixed findings regarding the association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior
According to the text, what are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?
Younger age, male gender, early exposure to the internet
According to the article, what is cyberpsychology defined as?
The study of understanding all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior
What are the five major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality, social media use and psychological functioning, games and gaming, telepsychology, and virtual reality
What is the impact of social media use on communication and information exchange?
It has transformed social interactions, communication patterns, and identities
What is the relationship between the use of mobile devices and communication networks?
It has decentralized communication networks
According to the text, what is the effect size range reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?
0.14-0.29
What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
Not yet established
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA), according to the text?
Not provided
What are some negative outcomes associated with cyberbullying, according to the text?
Anxiety and depression
What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults?
Positive impact
What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors, according to the text?
Not provided
According to the text, what are the five major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications
What are some future directions discussed in cyberpsychology, according to the text?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is examined in the literature
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?
Cyberpsychology
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)?
Conscientiousness and extraversion
What is the definition of cyberbullying?
Willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices
What percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online?
59%
What are some factors that contribute to cyberbullying among youth, according to Kowalski et al. (2014)?
Normative beliefs about aggression, moral disengagement, callousness, and sadism
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA)?
0.7% to 27.7%
What is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning?
Inconclusive impact on well-being
What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?
Excessive use of certain applications online
What is the relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?
Positive correlation
Which term is used to describe the psychological processes related to, and underlying, all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior?
Cyberpsychology
What are the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Personality variables, perceptual processes, emotional functioning, and behavioral responses
What is the relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?
Positive relationship
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA), according to the text?
20-30%
According to the text, what are the five major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications
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?
Cyberpsychology
According to the text, what are some future directions discussed in cyberpsychology?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
What is the definition of cyberpsychology, according to the text?
The study of the psychological processes related to human behavior in technologically interconnected environments
What are the major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology, according to the text?
Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications
What is the impact of social media use on psychological functioning, according to the text?
Social media use is associated with both positive and negative outcomes on psychological functioning
What is the relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?
There is a positive relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?
IA is comorbid with anxiety and depression
What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA), according to the text?
Younger age, male gender, and early exposure to the internet
What is the impact of gaming on cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults, according to the text?
Gaming improves both cognitive functioning and social connection in older adults
What is the impact of violent video games on behavior, according to the text?
Violent video games have a weak impact on aggressive and violent behavior
What is the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?
Conscientiousness
What are some factors that contribute to cyberbullying among youth, according to Kowalski et al. (2014)?
Normative beliefs about aggression
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)?
Conscientiousness and agreeableness
What is the relationship between Big Five and Dark Triad personality traits and bullying behaviors, according to van Geel et al. (2017)?
They are related to both traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors
According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?
There is no established link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior
According to the text, what effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?
Effect sizes greater than zero and a narrow range of unadjusted effect sizes
According to the text, what is the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
Violent video game use has a negative impact on negative outcomes
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
The online disinhibition effect
What are some examples of online behavior investigated in relation to personality characteristics?
Social media preferences and use
What personality traits are positively related to social media use in many countries?
Extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness
What impact does violent video game use have on behavior?
Mixed impact on behavior
Which of the following is true about the relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?
There is a direct association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior.
According to the text, what is the effect size range reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?
0.14-0.29
What is the impact of violent video game use on delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
The impact is not yet established.
What percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online, according to the text?
59%
What is the relationship between individual personality and information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?
Personality traits have a significant effect on information security awareness
What is the impact of cyberbullying on psychological and behavioral outcomes, according to meta-analyses?
Significant impact
What is the relationship between cyberbullying and traditional bullying, according to the text?
Cyberbullying and traditional bullying are moderately related
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, especially anxiety and depression, according to the text?
The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is inconclusive
What is the impact of social media use on anxiety and depression, according to the text?
The impact of social media use on anxiety and depression is inconclusive
What are some factors that contribute to cyberbullying among youth, according to the text?
All of the above contribute to cyberbullying
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population, according to the text?
0.7% to 27.7%
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?
Internet addiction is comorbid with mental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression.
What is the impact of violent video games on behavior, according to the text?
The impact of violent video games on aggressive behavior is mixed.
What are some of the negative outcomes associated with violent video game use, according to the text?
Violent video game use is associated with increased aggression.
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
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.
What are the five major areas examined in the literature as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications
What are some future directions discussed in cyberpsychology?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
What are some examples of online behavior investigated in relation to personality characteristics?
Self-disclosure, self-presentation, and impression management
According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
Approximately 58%
According to the text, what is the definition of cyberpsychology?
Understanding the psychological processes related to human behavior in the digital age
According to the text, what are the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications
According to the text, what are some negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?
Increased aggression and decreased prosocial behavior
Test your knowledge on cyberpsychology, the discipline that explores the interaction between technology and human behavior. This quiz will cover the key concepts and research in the field, providing an overview of the age of cyberpsychology.
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