86 Questions
What is a common challenge faced by men and women in the workplace according to the text?
Inequality in pay
According to Bisson and Levine (2007), what percentage of college students have friendships that include a sexual element?
60%
What percentage of participants in the study addressed issues related to their relationships with friends?
25%
Why did some participants see 'no commitment' as an advantage in friends with benefits relationships?
It was safe and convenient
What is a stated disadvantage of friends with benefits relationships according to the text?
Complication of friendship
Why did only 16% of people choose not to have cross-sex relationships according to the text?
'Sex belongs within romantic relationships'
What is a characteristic of online friendships compared to face-to-face friendships?
'Flexible due to technology'
'Views of friendship are changing' primarily due to which factor according to the text?
'Contemporary technology'
'Stigma' associated with meeting people online has almost vanished according to the text. What does 'stigma' refer to in this context?
'Negative perception'
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a friendship?
It is a romantic relationship with emotional and sexual intimacy
Which of the following is NOT one of the needs that friendships fulfill?
Financial support
What does the concept of 'utility' in friendships refer to?
The practical benefits or advantages that a friend can provide
What is the 'emotional bond challenge' in cross-sex/heterosexual friendships?
Dealing with the potential for the friendship to develop into a romantic relationship
If interaction between two friends stops, does the friendship necessarily end?
No, it is unclear whether the friendship ends or not
Which of the following statements is true about friendships?
Friendships involve mutual positive regard and liking
What does the concept of 'interdependence' in friendships refer to?
The ability of friends to rely on each other and feel interconnected
Which of the following is NOT a need that friendships fulfill, according to the text?
Financial stability
What is the 'sexual challenge' in cross-sex/heterosexual friendships?
Overcoming the challenge that one or both friends might have sexual thoughts about the other
Which of the following statements is true about friendships?
Friendships can fulfill a variety of needs, including affirmation, ego support, and stimulation
What is a key difference between FtF groups and CMC groups?
Members are invisible
According to the Reduced Social Cues Model, why do interactions become chaotic in computer-mediated communication?
Difficulty in managing interactions without physical presence
What is the impact of anonymity on behavior in groups?
Freedom from constraints due to invisibility
In terms of conformity, what is normative conformity based on?
The desire to fit in and avoid disapproval
Which factor increases the likelihood of conformity in a group?
when tasks are complex
What happened in the Milgram experiment related to group conformity?
75% conformed to the group answer
How does authority influence conformity within a group?
Results in perceived power and right to enforce obedience
What effect does group size have on conformity?
'Groups more than five' see an increase in conformity
"Authority" in a group context refers to:
'Perceived power or right' to enforce obedience
What type of users did the 2014 Instagram study identify as those who post mostly pictures of themselves?
Selfie-lovers
Which social media platform did users report feeling happiest after using, according to self-report data?
Snapchat
What types of posts on Facebook are more likely to fall into sensitive topics and cause regret?
Posts about political or emotional topics
According to the 2014 Instagram study, which type of picture was NOT identified as common among users?
Professional
Which social media platform did students who used more of associate with lower self-esteem?
What was found to be a better measure than time spent on Facebook since one started using it?
of friends on Facebook
Which app was used most frequently at the time of the study and had the longest average time spent on it?
Snapchat
'Happy couple' posts on Facebook may not necessarily reflect what according to the text?
'Happy relationship'
What was Instagram found NOT to have a connection between, despite user behavior patterns?
Type of pictures posted and number of shares received
What led to Andrew Kurtz being fired the day after extending the contracts of Russell and Huntington?
Posting about a 19-straight losing streak of the Pirates
Why did Ashley Payne lose her job after posting pictures of herself drinking?
Due to pushback from the public
What does the First Amendment protect regarding social media posts?
Complaints about customers not tipping
Why might someone get fired for posting on social media according to the text?
Insulting coworkers
What type of Facebook posts might indicate insufferability on social media?
All of the above
What aspect of Facebook posts does the text suggest as not desirable?
Posting cryptic messages
What might lead to job termination based on Facebook posts according to the text?
Expressing dissatisfaction with working conditions
What does the text suggest as a potential consequence of oversharing on Facebook?
Decreased job opportunities
Why might someone get fired for a social media post insulting products or services?
For posting damaging content
What type of Facebook post is highlighted as potentially detrimental according to the text?
The 'I'm in a Great Relationship Brag'
According to the information provided, which of the following statements about Facebook's data storage practices is true?
Facebook stores users' data, including deleted photos, on cloud servers with specialized cooling systems.
What does the concept of 'authority' refer to in the context of group conformity, as discussed in the text?
The perceived power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about the characteristics of social networking sites is NOT true?
Social networking sites require users to share their phone numbers and residential addresses.
According to the information provided, what did the 'Gross National Happiness Index' on Facebook reveal?
People tend to post happier content on Facebook during holidays and weekends.
In the context of social networking sites, what does the term 'profile page' refer to?
A page that displays a user's personal information and allows them to present themselves.
According to the information provided, which of the following types of personal information do most users NOT share on social networking sites?
Phone number
Based on the information provided, what does the Milgram experiment demonstrate?
The power of perceived authority in influencing conformity.
What is one of the defining qualities of social networking sites?
Ability to post or leave messages for other users.
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about the data stored by Facebook is true?
Facebook stores users' data, including deleted photos, on cloud servers with specialized cooling systems.
According to the information provided, which of the following is NOT one of the defining qualities of social networking sites?
Ability to create private groups or communities.
What did the Milgram experiment demonstrate in relation to authority and conformity?
The power of perceived authority in influencing participants' behavior
Which of the following best describes the role of authority in the context of the Milgram experiment?
It compelled participants to deliver shocks based on instructions from someone in a position of perceived power
What defining quality of social networking sites was exemplified by users sharing photos and personal information such as birthdate and residence?
Profile pages
In the context of social networking sites, what does the ability to link to other people primarily facilitate?
Forming connections with others
What characteristic of social networking sites allows users to exchange information by posting or leaving messages for others?
Ability to post messages
In the context of social networking sites, which feature provides users with the opportunity to share personal information and present themselves online?
Profile pages
What information did Facebook analyze in an attempt to gauge the happiness levels of its users?
'Wall' posts and messaging habits
What aspect of user behavior did Facebook use to try and assess people's happiness levels according to the text?
'Wall' posts and messaging patterns
What did the Gross National Happiness Index on Facebook reveal about user happiness during certain periods?
'Wall' posts suggested happiness peaks on specific days like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve
What did posting about disparaging products, services, clients, or consumers on social media lead to?
Firing in some cases
What kind of Facebook posts are protected under the First Amendment?
Posts about working conditions
What led to Andrew Kurtz being fired shortly after extending the contracts of Russell and Huntington?
A losing streak comment
Why might someone be insufferable on social media based on the text?
Posting too many selfies
Which kind of Facebook post was detrimental enough to cost a teacher her job, as mentioned in the text?
Constant photos of kids
What does the text suggest as a potential consequence of over-filtering social media posts?
Decreased followers
In the context of social media, what does the lack of specific legal protection for certain posts imply?
'Griping' or insulting posts may have consequences
Why did Ashley Payne lose her job despite fighting to get it back?
'The Brag' post about drinking
'Over posting' on social media might lead to which consequence as per the text?
'Annoying Posts'
'The Cryptic Cliffhanger' post is an example of potentially detrimental behavior on social media due to:
'I'm done...' cliffhangers
What is the relationship between the number of Facebook friends and adjustment for 1st-year students?
Negative relationship
Which social media platform was reported to make users feel happiest after use, based on self-report data?
Snapchat
What type of posts on Facebook are more likely to be posted by men, using profane words such as 'fuck' and 'shit'?
Posts about activities and friends
What was the finding regarding the correlation between the number of Facebook friends and adjustment for upperclassmen?
Positive relationship
What type of pictures were NOT identified as common in the 2014 Instagram study?
'Gadget pet'
Why did some users report feeling happiest after using Snapchat?
Good for strengthening relationships
What was the trend observed in Facebook posts when a person enters a relationship?
Number of posts decreases
'Happy couple' posts on social media may not necessarily reflect what according to the text?
'Happy' reality of the relationship
What was found to be a better measure than time spent on Facebook since one started using it?
'Number of posts'
'Chaotic' users on Instagram were described as:
'All over the board'
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