172 Questions
Which area is NOT examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Telepsychology
What has the internet transformed according to the article?
All of the above
What are some future directions in cyberpsychology discussed in the article?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
Which discipline is cyberpsychology closely related to?
Computer Science
What percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
50%
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, Virtual Reality
What is the medium of choice for business and personal communication?
Electronic messaging
According to the text, what is cyberbullying defined as?
Sending or posting humiliating messages online
According to the text, what personality traits are related to cyberbullying behaviors in adolescents and adults?
Big Five traits and Dark Triad traits
What psychological and behavioral impacts are associated with cyber-victimization?
All of the above
What did the regression model in McCormac et al.'s study find to be the most important contributor to information security awareness?
Conscientiousness
Which term is used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Cyber disinhibition effect
What are the five areas that have emerged as most prominent in the cyberpsychology literature?
Personality variables, perceptual processes, emotional functioning, behavioral responses, and cognitive processes
Which personality traits are positively related to social media use in many countries?
Extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness
Which personality traits are negatively related to social media use?
Openness to new experiences and emotional stability
Which of the following is supported by the studies mentioned in the text?
There is a direct association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior.
What does the text say 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.
What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media do in 2015?
They formed a task force to ensure the resolution was based on current science.
According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?
Social media use has a positive impact on well-being.
According to the text, what is internet addiction (IA) defined as?
An inability to inhibit internet use that has a negative impact on major life domains.
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) according to the text?
0.7% to 27.7%
According to the text, what is the relationship between tech use and stress for women?
Tech use is related to lower levels of stress for women.
Which of the following is true about internet addiction (IA)?
IA has been found to be comorbid with mental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression.
What factors have been found to be statistically related to IA?
Lower self-esteem, shyness, and loneliness.
What is the relationship between internet use and psychological functioning?
The relationship depends on factors such as how one uses it (i.e., what sites are visited) and who one interacts with.
What do researchers suggest for future research on internet use?
More longitudinal research and controlling for variables such as type of cyber use, purpose of use, personality characteristics, and level of offline social support.
Which term is 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 percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
58%
Which of the following is NOT one of the five major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Telepsychology
What is the relationship between internet use and psychological functioning?
Varies depending on the individual
What percentage of American households own a smartphone?
93%
What are the three human needs identified as motivators of video game use?
Competence, social connection, and autonomy
What is the relationship between violent video games and aggression?
Weak association
What are the comorbid mental disorders associated with internet addiction (IA)?
Anxiety and depression
According to the text, what factors have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?
Personality characteristics
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Online disinhibition effect
Which personality traits are negatively related to social media use?
Emotional stability and openness to new experiences
What is the relationship between personality features and online dating activity?
Personality features are positively related to online dating activity
What is cyberbullying defined as?
The dissemination of sexually explicit images or video of an ex-partner via the internet
What are some psychological and behavioral impacts associated with cyber-victimization?
All of the above
Which personality traits are related to cyberbullying behaviors in adolescents and adults?
Extraversion and emotional stability
What is the relationship between internet use and psychological functioning?
Internet use is positively related to psychological functioning
According to the text, 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, artificial intelligence, and applications
What does the text say about the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?
Social media use has a negative impact on psychological functioning
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) according to the text?
20-25% of the world's population
Which discipline is cyberpsychology closely related to?
Sociology
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 inconclusive.
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) according to the text?
10.4% to 27.7%
What is the relationship between tech use and stress for women according to the text?
Tech use is negatively related to stress for women.
What does the text say about the relationship between social media use and depression?
Social media use is negatively related to depression.
According to the text, what are some of the negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?
Increased aggression and aggressive cognition
What is the current understanding of 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
What effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?
Effect sizes ranging from .14 to .29
What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media do in 2015?
Formed a task force on violent media
What is the relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior?
Positive relationship
What is the current understanding of the link between violent video game use and adverse outcomes?
Violent video game use is a risk factor for adverse outcomes
According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
Approximately 58%
What is cyberpsychology defined as?
The study of psychological processes related to technology
What are the five major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior, social media use, games, telepsychology, virtual reality
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning according to the text?
Positive relationship
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Cyber disinhibition effect
Which personality traits are negatively related to social media use?
Openness to new experiences and conscientiousness
What are some psychological and behavioral impacts associated with cyber-victimization?
Lower academic achievement and increased substance abuse
What is the relationship between personality features and online dating activity?
Personality features are positively related to online dating activity
According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?
Social media use has a negative impact on psychological functioning
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) according to the text?
0.7% to 27.7%
What is the relationship between tech use and stress for women according to the text?
Tech use is related to lower levels of stress for women
What is internet addiction (IA) defined as?
All of the above
According to the text, 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, artificial intelligence, and applications
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning according to the text?
Social media use has a negative effect on psychological functioning
What is the current understanding of the link between violent video game use and adverse outcomes?
Violent video game use is positively associated with adverse outcomes
What is cyberbullying defined as according to the text?
The act of using technology to harass or intimidate others
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders?
IA is comorbid with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression
What factors have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?
Age, gender, early exposure to the internet, frequency of use, and availability of time
What are some psychological attributes associated with addictive social networking site (SNS) use?
Lower self-esteem and loneliness
What are some potential factors that influence internet use according to the text?
Type of cyber use, purpose of use, personality characteristics, and level of offline social support
What is the relationship between personality traits and information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?
Conscientiousness, agreeableness, openness, emotional stability, and risk-taking propensity have a significant impact on information security awareness.
What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to cyberbullying among youth, according to Kowalski et al. (2014)?
All of the above
What are some psychological and behavioral impacts associated with cyber-victimization, according to Gardella et al. (2017) and Kowalski et al. (2014)?
All of the above
What is cyberbullying defined as, according to Hinduja and Patchin (2014)?
All of the above
According to the text, what are some negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?
Decreased empathy and aggressive behavior
What is the current understanding of 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
What effect sizes were reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?
Effect sizes ranging from .14 to .29
What are some comorbid mental disorders associated with internet addiction (IA)?
Depression and anxiety disorders
Which discipline is cyberpsychology closely related to?
Psychology
What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media do in 2015?
Formed a task force to ensure the resolution on violence in video games and interactive media was informed by the best science available
What percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
Approximately 80%
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 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 relationship between social media use and psychological functioning according to the text?
Negative relationship
Which of the following is NOT one of the five major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Cognitive processes
What is the term used to describe the complex relationship between aspects of the online environment, personality characteristics, and online behavior?
Online disinhibition effect
Which personality traits are positively related to social media use in many countries?
Extraversion and agreeableness
What is the term used to describe the Dark Triad of personality, which includes narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy?
Personality traits associated with social networking behaviors
What are the two personality traits that were found to be significant unique predictors of careful computer security behaviors, after controlling for demographic factors such as age and gender?
Rational decision-making and extraversion
What is the area of cyberpsychology that continues to benefit from psychological research findings?
Cybersecurity
What is the most commonly used venue for cyberbullying?
Social media
What is the term used to describe the act of inflicting harm through the use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices?
Cyberbullying
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%
What is cyberbullying defined as, according to the text?
The act of using technology to harass, intimidate, or harm others
What psychological and behavioral impacts are associated with cyber-victimization?
Increased levels of stress and anxiety
According to the text, 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, artificial intelligence, and applications
What is cyberbullying defined as, according to Hinduja and Patchin (2014)?
The use of technology to harass, intimidate, or otherwise harm others
What is the current understanding of the link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?
The current understanding suggests that there is a weak or non-existent link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior
What are some comorbid mental disorders associated with internet addiction (IA)?
Depression, anxiety, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
According to the text, what are some negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?
Increased aggression and desensitization to aggression
What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media do in 2015?
Form a Task Force on Violent Media
What is the relationship between violent video game use and aggressive behavior?
Positive correlation
What are some psychological and behavioral impacts associated with cyber-victimization?
Increased aggression and desensitization to aggression
What is the relationship between internet use and psychological functioning?
Negative correlation
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) according to the text?
10-20%
According to the text, what are some psychological attributes that are moderately to strongly associated with addictive social networking site (SNS) use?
Lower self-esteem, shyness, and social support
According to the text, what are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?
Younger age, male gender, and early exposure to the internet
According to the text, what is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders?
Internet addiction (IA) is comorbid with attention deficit hyperactivity, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression
According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video games and aggression?
There is a weak association between violent video games and aggression
What is the term used to describe the Dark Triad of personality, which includes narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy?
The Dark Personality Triad
What is the relationship between personality features and online dating activity?
Personality features have a positive relationship with online dating activity.
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?
Social media use has a mixed relationship with psychological functioning.
What are some potential factors that influence internet use?
Personality traits and demographic factors
Which of the following areas is NOT examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Telepsychology
What is the term used to describe the act of inflicting harm through the use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices?
Cyberbullying
What are the five major areas identified 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 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 percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
Approximately 70%
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 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 is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning according to the text?
Mixed relationship
What is the prevalence of cyberbullying among U.S. teens according to the text?
59%
Which personality trait was found to be the most important contributor to information security awareness according to McCormac et al.'s study?
Conscientiousness
Which psychological factors are related to cyberbullying among youth according to the text?
All of the above
What are some negative outcomes associated with cyber-victimization according to meta-analyses?
All of the above
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) according to the text?
25% to 30%
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, especially anxiety and depression, according to the text?
Mixed results
What is the relationship between tech use and stress for women according to the text?
Tech use is related to lower levels of stress for women
What are some psychological and behavioral impacts associated with cyber-victimization, according to the text?
Decreased self-esteem and well-being
What is the prevalence of internet addiction (IA) according to the text?
10-20%
What are some psychological attributes associated with addictive social networking site (SNS) use according to the text?
Low self-esteem, shyness, and loneliness
What is the relationship between social media use and depression according to the text?
The relationship between social media use and depression is unclear
What is the current understanding of the link between violent video game use and adverse outcomes according to the text?
The effects of violent video game use on aggressive and delinquent behavior are mixed
According to the text, what are some negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?
Lower levels of aggressive cognition
According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?
No established link
What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media find in their meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?
Narrow range of unadjusted effect sizes
What did the APA Resolution on Violence in Video Games and Interactive Media lead to?
Formation of a Task Force on Violent Media
What did other studies find in their meta-analyses of violent video game use?
Relatively small effect sizes
What is the effect size range reported in the meta-analytic reviews of violent video game use?
0.14-0.29
According to the text, 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, artificial intelligence, and applications
What does the text say about the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?
Social media use is negatively correlated with psychological functioning
What is the current understanding of the link between violent video game use and adverse outcomes according to the text?
Violent video game use is positively correlated with adverse outcomes
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) according to the text?
0.7% to 27.7%
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning according to the text?
Varied results
What does the text say about the relationship between social media use and depression?
Varied results
What is the current understanding of the link between violent video game use and adverse outcomes according to the text?
Negative link
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
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 relationship between social media use and psychological functioning according to the text?
Mixed relationship
What is the effect size range reported in the meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
0.14-0.29
According to the text, what is the link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?
Not yet established
What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media do in 2015?
Adopted a Resolution
Which of the following is NOT a major area identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Cognitive processes
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Disinhibition effect
What personality trait is positively related to social media use in many countries?
Agreeableness
What relationship has been found between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?
Weak-to-moderate positive relationships
What is the definition of cyberbullying?
Willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices
Which personality traits are related to cyberbullying behaviors?
Big Five and Dark Triad traits
What are some psychological and behavioral impacts associated with cyber-victimization?
Higher school attendance problems, academic achievement difficulties, loneliness, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and substance use
What is the relationship between personality features and information security awareness?
Conscientiousness, agreeableness, openness, emotional stability, and risk-taking propensity contribute to information security awareness
According to the text, what are some comorbid mental disorders associated with internet addiction (IA)?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and alcohol abuse
According to the text, what factors have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA)?
Younger age, male gender, and early exposure to the internet
What does the text say about the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?
Social media use has a negative impact on psychological functioning
According to the text, what are the five major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Video game development, internet addiction, cyberbullying, social media use, and online behavior
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