Perceived Authority and Social Networking Sites Quiz
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Which of the following statements is true about online posts and employment consequences?

  • There is a clear legal distinction between online posts that can lead to termination and those that are protected by the First Amendment.
  • There are no specific protections for posting something damaging about coworkers or for griping and insults, except those related to working conditions. (correct)
  • Employees are protected from being fired for disparaging their company's products, services, clients, or consumers.
  • The First Amendment protections apply to all online posts, regardless of their content or potential impact on employment.

    • Which of the following examples is NOT mentioned in the text as a reason for an employee being fired due to their online posts?

  • A teacher who posted pictures of herself drinking.
  • A Virgin Airlines crew member who posted an inappropriate picture.
  • An employee who complained about a customer not leaving a tip.
  • An employee who made a discriminatory post. (correct)

    • Which of the following types of online posts is likely to be considered acceptable by most employers?

  • Posts that brag about being in a great relationship.
  • Posts that contain cryptic cliffhangers, such as "I'm done..."
  • Posts related to working conditions, provided they do not contain insults. (correct)
  • Posts that disparage the company's products or services.

    • Based on the information provided in the text, which of the following statements is true?

    <p>Companies have a lot of leeway in determining their specific policies regarding online posts by employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of online posts is considered annoying?

    <p>Posts that contain too many selfies or over-filtered pictures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?

    <p>The legality of terminating an employee for their online posts is determined solely by the First Amendment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the examples provided in the text, which of the following types of online posts is most likely to be considered acceptable by employers?

    <p>Posts related to working conditions, provided they do not contain insults or disparaging remarks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided in the text, which of the following statements is true regarding the consequences of online posts?

    <p>Companies have a significant amount of leeway in determining their policies regarding online posts by employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the examples provided in the text, which of the following types of online posts is most likely to be considered inappropriate by employers?

    <p>Posts that disparage the company's products, services, clients, or consumers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information provided in the text?

    <p>The legality of terminating an employee for their online posts is determined solely by the First Amendment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Milgram experiment?

    <p>To study the effects of perceived authority on conformity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the three defining qualities of social networking sites?

    <p>The ability to share personal information with the general public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Facebook's early examination of user posts reveal about happiness?

    <p>People tend to be happier on holidays and weekends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of personal information do most people NOT share on social networking sites?

    <p>Phone numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about the storage of data on Facebook?

    <p>Facebook stores user data on physical servers, even after deletion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information in the text, which of the following statements is true about the Gross National Happiness Index on Facebook?

    <p>It was used to examine how happy people are based on their Facebook posts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of personal information do most people share on social networking sites?

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

    What does the text imply about the storage of physical photos compared to online photos?

    <p>Online photos are easier to delete than physical photos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Facebook's data storage practices is true?

    <p>Facebook uses specialized cooling machines to store user data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, how do posts from women differ from those made by men on Facebook?

    <p>Women's posts are generally longer and use words like 'shopping', 'love', and 'cute', while men's posts often contain profanities and words like 'playing', 'Xbox', and 'battle'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which statement is true regarding the relationship between Facebook use and self-esteem among college students?

    <p>More Facebook use is associated with lower self-esteem, although the causal relationship is unknown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, what is the relationship between the number of Facebook friends and adjustment among college students?

    <p>For first-year students, there is a negative relationship between the number of Facebook friends and adjustment, while for upperclassmen, there is a positive relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, which of the following statements about the relationship between Facebook posts and romantic relationships is true?

    <p>Single: Posting frequency tends to increase, possibly due to seeking attention or filling time. Start of Relationship: Posts typically drop as focus shifts to nurturing the new relationship. In a Relationship: Posting frequency often continues to drop, as individuals prioritize privacy or real-life interactions over social media validation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, which of the following types of Instagram users is NOT mentioned?

    <p>Food posters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, what is one of the reasons cited for why users report feeling happiest after using Snapchat?

    <p>The gamification elements of the app, such as 'streaks'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, which of the following is NOT one of the self-reported uses/gratifications of TikTok?

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

    According to the information provided, which of the following statements about the relationship between social media use and mental health is true?

    <p>More time spent on social media is associated with an increased risk of anxiety and depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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