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Which term refers to individuals who have grown up using the internet, computers, and mobile devices?

  • Digital pioneers
  • Digital natives (correct)
  • Digital immigrants
  • Digital explorers

    • What has become a primary form of communication and information exchange?

  • Printed materials
  • Traditional media
  • Social media (correct)
  • Face-to-face interaction

    • What has transformed social interactions, communication, and patterns of behavior in almost every sphere of life?

  • Television
  • Radio
  • Internet (correct)
  • Newspapers

    • What has led to technology entering the private spheres of human lives?

    <p>Greater convenience and extended information access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor seems to contribute to cyberbullying?

    <p>Sense of anonymity online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does research on cyberbullying prevention aim to identify?

    <p>Predictors of cyberbullying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning vary for?

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

    What does excessive smartphone use and little online self-disclosure lead to?

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

    According to the text, what are the five major areas examined in 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 percentage of people worldwide who use the internet, according to the text?

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

    What is the main focus of cyberpsychology, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>The study of technology and human behavior through the lens of psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is supported by the research on the effects of violent video games on aggressive behavior?

    <p>There is a weak association between violent video games and aggression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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 still being studied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media find regarding the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?

    <p>There is a negative impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area has emerged as most prominent in the cyberpsychology literature?

    <p>Online behavior and personality</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

    Which personality factors have been associated with Social Networking Site (SNS) preferences?

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

    What is the relationship between emotional stability and social media use?

    <p>Emotional stability is negatively related to social media use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the relationship between personality and online dating activity?

    <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?

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

    Which personality traits are related to traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors in adolescents and adults?

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

    What are some negative impacts of cyberbullying?

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

    According to the text, what is the prevalence range of Internet addiction in the population?

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

    Which of the following mental disorders has been found to be comorbid with Internet addiction?

    <p>Alcohol abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors have been found to be statistically related to Internet addiction?

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

    What psychological attributes are moderately to strongly associated with addictive social networking site (SNS) use?

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

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