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According to Sparagon, what is the impact of chronic impatience on our social environment and physical health?

It damages both our social environment and physical health. (correct)

It damages our physical health but has no impact on our social environment.

It has no impact on either our social environment or physical health.

It damages our social environment but has no impact on our physical health.

What are some of the health problems associated with the high-tech revolution and the lifestyle it has spawned?

Heart attacks, palpitations, and depression. (correct)

Headaches, dizziness, and insomnia.

Muscle cramps, sore throat, and fatigue.

Common cold, back pain, and allergies.

According to Sparagon, are human beings designed for prolonged, high-speed activity?

Yes, human beings are naturally designed for prolonged, high-speed activity.

Human beings are designed for neither prolonged, high-speed activity nor relaxation.

No, human beings are not designed for prolonged, high-speed activity. (correct)

Human beings are designed for both prolonged, high-speed activity and relaxation.

What is the typical duration of a 'fight-flight' response that humans are hard-wired to handle?

Five to ten minutes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of chronic impatience on those who repress it?

It is damaging to both their physical and mental health. Signup and view all the answers

What does Stein say is the relationship between self-centered behavior and larger social trends?

Self-centered behavior is related to larger social trends as well as technology. Signup and view all the answers

According to Stein, what has technology exacerbated?

Technology has exacerbated the breakdown of the nuclear family, community, and belonging; as well as increased alienation and disconnection from one another. Signup and view all the answers

How does Stein describe the way people connect with each other through technology?

Stein describes that people now connect through technology, resulting in a lack of face-to-face interaction. Signup and view all the answers

What ironic consequence is mentioned when people use their cell phones in unlikely venues?

The ironic consequence is that people's personal lives are now available on a public level as never before. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information are people now discussing openly due to the use of cell phones?

People are having work meetings and conversations about their spouses and therapy sessions with complete impunity. Signup and view all the answers