260 Questions
Which term is defined as the discipline of understanding the psychological processes related to, and underlying, all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior?
Cyberpsychology
What has fundamentally changed with the growth of new technologies and an increasingly interconnected world?
Both A and B
What percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
58%
Which of the following is NOT one of the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Virtual reality
Which personality trait was found to be the most important contributor to information security awareness?
Conscientiousness
According to the text, what is cyberbullying defined as?
Willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices
Which online behavior has received attention in both the popular press and among researchers?
Cyberbullying
Which venue is most commonly used for cyberbullying?
Social media
Which of the following is NOT a comorbidity of internet addiction?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
What factors have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction?
Younger age, male gender, early exposure to the internet
What percentage of American households own a smartphone?
93%
What is the relationship between violent video games and aggression?
Weak association
According to the studies mentioned, which of the following is NOT a negative outcome associated with violent video game use?
Prosocial behavior
What is the range of unadjusted effect sizes reported by the four meta-analytic reviews?
0.14–0.29
What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media aim to ensure?
The availability of the best and most current science
Which term describes 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, cognitive processes, and behavioral responses
Which personality trait is negatively related to social media use?
Emotional stability
What is the term used to describe the Dark Triad of personality?
Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy
Which area of cyberpsychology primarily focuses on the study of personality variables, perceptual processes, emotional functioning, and behavioral responses?
Online behavior and personality
What are the five major areas identified in the literature as especially 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 are some future directions in cyberpsychology discussed in the article?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
Which of the following statements about cyberbullying prevention is supported by the text?
Promoting interpersonal empathy and accountability can help prevent 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 varies.
What is the finding of gender differences in the relationship between tech use and stress, according to the text?
Tech use is related to lower levels of stress for women but not for men.
What is internet addiction (IA) defined as, according to the text?
An inability to inhibit internet use that has an adverse impact on major life domains.
Which model of personality has been extensively studied across cultures and applied to the investigation of people's use of social networking sites (SNSs)?
The Five-Factor Model
Which personality trait is positively related to social media use in many countries?
Extraversion
What term is used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
The Online Disinhibition Effect
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 58%
What is the term used to describe the Dark Triad of personality?
Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy
Which area of cyberpsychology primarily focuses on the study of personality variables, perceptual processes, emotional functioning, and behavioral responses?
Online behavior and personality
According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning?
Negative
What are the four major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality; social media use and psychological functioning; games and gaming; telepsychology; virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications
According to the text, what are some future directions in cyberpsychology?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
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
According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video games and aggressive behavior?
There is a direct association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior.
Which of the following is NOT a negative outcome associated with violent video game use, according to the studies mentioned?
Prosocial behavior
What is the range of unadjusted effect sizes reported by the four 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 prevalence range of internet addiction in the population?
0.7% to 27.7%
Which of the following statements about the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is supported by the text?
Social media use has a positive impact on well-being
What is internet addiction (IA) defined as, according to the text?
All of the above
What is the relationship between violent video games and aggression, according to the text?
There is a positive relationship between violent video games and aggression
What is the relationship between personality traits and information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?
Personality traits have a positive relationship with information security awareness.
What is the most commonly used venue for cyberbullying, according to Whittaker & Kowalski (2015)?
Social media
What are the negative outcomes 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 & Patchin (2014)?
All of the above
Which term refers to any game that is played in an electronic platform including games used for learning or health?
Digital games
What is the relationship between violent video games and aggression, according to the text?
There is a weak positive relationship between violent video games and aggression
What are the major comorbidities of internet addiction, as mentioned in the text?
Depression and anxiety
What factors have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction, according to the text?
Younger age, male gender, early exposure to the internet, frequent use, and availability of time
According to the text, 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, according to the text?
58%
Which of the following areas is NOT identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology, according to the text?
Virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI)
What is the most commonly used form of communication and information exchange, according to the text?
Social media
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 study of the interaction of technology and human behavior through the lens of psychology?
Cyberpsychology
What are the major areas examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Online behavior and personality, social media use and psychological functioning, games and gaming, and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and applications
Which of the following is a negative outcome associated with violent video game use, according to the studies mentioned in the text?
Decreased empathy
What is the range of unadjusted effect sizes reported by the four meta-analytic reviews examining the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
0.14-0.29
What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
Not yet established
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 by facilitating online social connections and enhancing offline interactions.
What is the term used to describe the Dark Triad of personality?
Psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism
What are the major comorbidities of internet addiction, as mentioned in the text?
Interpersonal relations and physical health
What is the relationship between violent video games and aggression, according to the text?
The relationship between violent video games and aggression is complex and varies in different studies.
What is the relationship between personality traits and information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?
Personality traits have a positive relationship with information security awareness
What is the most commonly used venue for cyberbullying, according to Whittaker & Kowalski (2015)?
Social media
What is cyberbullying defined as, according to Hinduja & Patchin (2014)?
Willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices
What are the negative outcomes associated with cyber-victimization, according to Gardella et al. (2017) and Kowalski et al. (2014)?
Lower school attendance, lower academic achievement, increased social isolation
What is the relationship between personality traits and online behavior, according to the text?
Personality traits are positively related to online behavior.
What is the term used to describe the complex relationship between aspects of the online environment, personality characteristics, and online behavior?
Online disinhibition effect
What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors, according to the text?
The Dark Triad of personality is positively related to social networking behaviors.
What is the most commonly studied model of personality in relation to people's use of social networking sites (SNSs)?
The Five-Factor Model of personality
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?
IA is comorbid with anxiety and depression
What factors have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction, according to the text?
Younger age, male gender, and frequent use of the internet
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is complex and depends on various factors
What is the impact of violent video games on behavior, according to the text?
There is a weak association between violent video games and aggressive behavior
What are the major areas examined in the literature as especially 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
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
What is the term used to describe the Dark Triad of personality?
Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy
Which of the following personality traits is positively related to social media use in many countries, according to the text?
Extraversion
What term is used to describe the complex relationship between aspects of the online environment, personality characteristics, and online behavior?
Online disinhibition effect
Which of the following is NOT a negative outcome associated with violent video game use, according to the studies mentioned in the text?
Improved cognitive skills
Which area of cyberpsychology primarily focuses on the study of personality variables, perceptual processes, emotional functioning, and behavioral responses?
Online behavior and personality
According to the studies mentioned in the text, what are some negative outcomes associated with violent video game use?
Increased levels of delinquency and criminal behavior
What is the impact of violent video games on behavior, according to the text?
Negative impact on behavior
What is the range of unadjusted effect sizes reported by the four meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
0.21-0.30
According to the text, 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?
58%
What are the five major areas that have been 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 most commonly used form of communication and information exchange, according to the text?
Electronic messaging
Which of the following statements about the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is supported by the text?
Social media use has a positive impact on well-being by facilitating online social connections and enhancing physical interactions.
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?
Internet addiction is a risk factor for mental disorders.
What factors have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction, according to the text?
Personality characteristics and social support
What is the most commonly used form of communication and information exchange, according to the text?
Face-to-face interaction
What is the relationship between personality traits and information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?
Personality traits are positively related to information security awareness.
What is the most commonly used venue for cyberbullying, according to Whittaker & Kowalski (2015)?
Social media
What is the relationship between Big Five and Dark Triad personality traits and traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors?
Both Big Five and Dark Triad personality traits are related to traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors.
What is the psychological and behavioral impact of cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying has a significant impact on both mental health and behavior.
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?
IA has been found to be comorbid with mental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity, anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression
What are some statistically related factors to internet addiction (IA), according to the text?
Younger age, male gender, early exposure to the internet, frequency of use, and availability of time
What is the impact of violent video games on behavior, according to the text?
Findings of nearly 30 years of research on the effects of violent video games on aggressive, violent, or delinquent behavior are mixed
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is not simple and depends on factors such as how one uses it (i.e., what sites are visited) and who one interacts with
Which of the following areas is NOT examined in the literature as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Telepsychology
What is the term used to describe the field of cyberpsychology?
Internet psychology
What are some future directions in cyberpsychology, according to the text?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
What is the range of unadjusted effect sizes reported by the four meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
0.14-0.29
What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
Not yet established
What are some adverse outcomes associated with violent video game use, according to the text?
Aggressive behavior, decreased empathy, prosocial behavior
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population, 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 impact on well-being
What is the impact of social media use on depression, according to the studies mentioned in the text?
Increased depression
What is the relationship between excessive smartphone use and stress and loneliness, according to the text?
Increased stress and loneliness
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Online disinhibition effect
What are the five major areas that have been identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Personality variables, perceptual processes, emotional functioning, behavioral responses, and technological advancements
What is the relationship between personality traits and online behavior, according to the text?
Personality traits have a weak-to-moderate positive relationship with online behavior
According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
Approximately 58%
What is the impact of violent video games on behavior, according to the text?
Violent video games have a moderate impact on behavior
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
Which of the following areas is NOT examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Finance
What are the five major areas that have been 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 personality traits and information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?
Personality traits have a positive relationship with information security awareness.
What are the negative outcomes associated with cyber-victimization, according to Gardella et al. (2017) and Kowalski et al. (2014)?
All of the above.
What is the term used to describe the complex relationship between aspects of the online environment, personality characteristics, and online behavior?
Online disinhibition effect
What is the most commonly used form of communication and information exchange, according to the text?
Social media
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?
IA is comorbid with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression.
What are some future directions in cyberpsychology discussed in the article?
More research on the impact of cyberbullying on mental health.
What is the relationship between personality traits and online behavior, according to the text?
Certain personality traits are associated with specific online behaviors.
What is the relationship between violent video games and aggression, according to the text?
The relationship between violent video games and aggression is mixed.
According to the studies mentioned, what is the range of unadjusted effect sizes reported by the four meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
0.14-0.29
What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
Not yet established
What is the relationship between violent video games and aggression, according to the text?
Direct association
According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
Approximately 58%
What is the term used to describe the study of the interaction of technology and human behavior through the lens of psychology?
Cyberpsychology
Which of the following areas is NOT examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Marketing
What are some future directions in cyberpsychology, according to the text?
Virtual reality, artificial intelligence, applications
Which of the following is NOT a factor that reduces inhibitions and results in cyber-specific behavior, according to the text?
Increased behavioral boundaries
According to the text, which personality trait is negatively related to social media use?
Emotional stability
According to the text, which personality trait is positively associated with the number and frequency of text messaging and communication app usage on smartphones?
Extraversion
According to the text, which of the following personality traits is weakly-to-moderately positively related to social networking behaviors?
All of the above
What is the term used to describe the willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices?
Cyberbullying
What percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online?
59%
Which personality trait was found to be the most important contributor to information security awareness?
Conscientiousness
What are some adverse outcomes associated with cyberbullying?
All of the above
Which of the following areas is NOT examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Telepsychology
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
There is a negative relationship between social media use and psychological functioning
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?
There is a positive relationship between internet addiction and mental disorders
What are some factors that have been found to be statistically related to Internet Addiction (IA), according to the text?
Lower self-esteem and loneliness
What are some psychological attributes that are moderately to strongly associated with addictive social networking site (SNS) use, according to the text?
Lower self-esteem and shyness
What is the relationship between internet use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
The relationship between internet use and psychological functioning is complex and depends on factors such as how it is used and who one interacts with
What is the impact of violent video games on aggressive behavior, according to the text?
The impact of violent video games on aggressive behavior is weak and depends on other variables such as gender
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
Social media use has a mixed impact on psychological functioning, with both positive and negative effects.
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction in the population, according to the text?
0.7% to 27.7%
What are the negative outcomes associated with cyber-victimization, according to the text?
All of the above
What is the relationship between violent video games and aggression, according to the text?
The relationship between violent video games and aggression is complex and influenced by various factors.
According to the text, what percentage of American households own a smartphone?
93%
Which of the following is NOT a comorbidity of internet addiction, according to the text?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
What is the range of unadjusted effect sizes reported by the four meta-analytic reviews examining the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
Mixed
What is the most commonly used form of communication and information exchange, according to the text?
Social media
According to the text, what is the range of unadjusted effect sizes reported by the four meta-analytic reviews examining the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
0.14-0.29
What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
Not yet established
What are some adverse outcomes associated with violent video game use, according to the text?
Aggressive behavior, aggressive cognition, aggressive affect, reduced empathy, and desensitization to aggression
What is the estimated prevalence range of internet addiction in the population, 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 is the term used to describe the inability to inhibit internet use that exerts an adverse impact on major life domains, according to the text?
Internet addiction
What is the relationship between violent video game use and negative outcomes, according to the text?
Varied results
Which of the following personality traits is negatively related to social media use, according to the text?
Openness to experience
What is the term used to describe the complex relationship between aspects of the online environment, personality characteristics, and online behavior?
Online disinhibition effect
According to the text, what is the most commonly studied model of personality in relation to people's use of social networking sites (SNSs)?
Five-Factor Model
What is the term used to describe the Dark Triad of personality?
All of the above
What are the five major areas identified in the literature as especially 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 Dark Triad of personality?
The Dark Triad
What are some future directions in cyberpsychology as discussed in the article?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
According to the text, 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 is the most commonly used form of communication and information exchange, according to the text?
Social media
What are the five major areas that have been 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 (VR)
Which of the following is NOT a negative outcome associated with cyberbullying, according to the text?
Increased self-esteem
What is the relationship between personality traits and information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?
Personality traits have a positive relationship with information security awareness
What is the most commonly used venue for cyberbullying, according to Whittaker & Kowalski (2015)?
Social media
Which personality trait is negatively related to social media use?
Extraversion
What are the five major areas examined in the literature as especially 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 are some future directions in cyberpsychology, according to the text?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
The text does not provide a specific relationship between social media use and psychological functioning
According to the text, what is the range of unadjusted effect sizes reported by the four meta-analytic reviews examining the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
0.14 to 0.29
What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
The relationship is not yet established
What are some negative outcomes associated with violent video game use, according to the studies mentioned?
Aggressive behavior, aggressive cognition, aggressive affect, prosocial behavior, reduced empathy, and desensitization to aggression
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
According to the text, which personality trait is negatively related to social media use?
Openness to experience
What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
The relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior is inconclusive.
Which of the following is NOT one of the major areas identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Internet addiction
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?
58%
What are the five major areas that have been 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?
Positive correlation
According to McCormac et al. (2017), which personality trait is the most important contributor to information security awareness?
Conscientiousness
What is cyberbullying defined as?
Willful and repeated harm inflicted through the use of computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices
What is the most commonly used venue for cyberbullying, according to Whittaker & Kowalski (2015)?
Social media
What is the psychological and behavioral impact of cyberbullying?
Substance use
Which of the following factors is NOT statistically related to internet addiction (IA), according to the text?
Female gender
What is the term used to describe the discipline that studies the psychological processes related to and underlying all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior?
Cyberpsychology
What is the impact of violent video games on aggressive behavior, according to the text?
Mixed associations
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
Positive relationship
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the studies mentioned in the text?
The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is inconclusive
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction in the population, according to the text?
0.7% to 27.7%
What is the impact of social media use on depression, according to the studies mentioned in the text?
Social media use has a negative impact on depression
What is the impact of violent video games on behavior, according to the text?
Violent video games have a negative impact on behavior
According to the text, 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 most commonly used form of communication and information exchange, as mentioned in the text?
Social media
What percentage of the world's population uses the internet, according to the text?
58%
Which of the following areas is NOT examined in the literature as especially relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Finance
Which of the following is NOT an adverse outcome associated with violent video game use, according to the text?
Increased empathy
What is the range of unadjusted effect sizes reported by the four meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
0.14-0.29
What is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
No established link
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Online disinhibition effect
What is the relationship between personality traits and online behavior, according to the text?
Personality traits have a weak positive relationship with online behavior.
What is the most commonly used venue for cyberbullying, according to Whittaker & Kowalski (2015)?
Social media platforms
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?
Internet addiction is positively related to mental disorders.
What are the major areas examined in the literature as especially 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 are some future directions in cyberpsychology discussed in the article?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
What is the term used to describe the study of the interaction of technology and human behavior through the lens of psychology?
Cyberpsychology
Which of the following is NOT a finding related to the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
Social media use is correlated with reductions in self-esteem and increases in depressive symptoms.
What is the estimated prevalence range of internet addiction in the population, according to the text?
0.7% to 27.7%
What is the relationship between excessive smartphone use and stress and loneliness, according to the text?
The text does not mention the relationship between excessive smartphone use and stress and loneliness.
What is the impact of violent video games on behavior, according to the text?
Violent video games have a weak-to-moderate association with increased aggression.
What is the relationship between personality traits and information security awareness, according to McCormac et al. (2017)?
Personality traits have a strong impact on information security awareness.
What is the prevalence range of cyberbullying among U.S. teens, according to Anderson (2018)?
50-60%
What is the relationship between Big Five and Dark Triad personality traits and cyberbullying behaviors, according to van Geel et al. (2017)?
Both Big Five and Dark Triad personality traits are positively related to cyberbullying behaviors.
What are some negative psychological and behavioral impacts of cyberbullying, according to meta-analyses (Gardella et al., 2017; Kowalski et al., 2014)?
Cyberbullying is associated with higher school attendance problems, academic achievement difficulties, loneliness, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and substance use.
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders, according to the text?
Internet addiction is comorbid with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression.
What are the negative outcomes associated with cyber-victimization, according to Gardella et al. (2017) and Kowalski et al. (2014)?
Cyber-victimization is associated with increased depression, anxiety, and lower self-esteem.
According to the text, what is the impact of social media use on depression?
The impact of social media use on depression is inconclusive.
What is the relationship between violent video games and aggression, according to the text?
Violent video games have a weak positive relationship with aggression.
What percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online?
50%
What personality traits are related to cyberbullying among youth?
Both Big Five and Dark Triad traits
What are some negative outcomes associated with cyber-victimization?
All of the above
What is the most commonly used venue for cyberbullying?
Social media
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Online disinhibition effect
What are some factors that reduce inhibitions and result in cyber-specific behavior?
Eye contact and anonymity
Which personality trait is positively related to the number and frequency of text messaging and communication app usage on smartphones?
Extraversion
What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?
Weak-to-moderate positive relationships
According to the text, what is the overall relationship between violent video games and aggression?
There is a weak negative relationship between violent video games and aggression.
According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?
There is no relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior.
According to the text, what is the impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior?
The impact of violent video game use on aggressive behavior is unclear.
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
According to the text, what are the five major areas examined in the literature as especially 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 are the five major areas that have been identified as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Education, healthcare, workforce, security, and psychological practice
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, according to the text?
Social media use is positively associated with psychological functioning
What is the relationship between personality traits and online behavior, according to the text?
Personality traits influence online behavior
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 impact of violent video games on behavior, according to the text?
There is no consensus on the impact of violent video games on behavior
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
According to the text, what is the most commonly used venue for cyberbullying?
Social media platforms
What are some future directions in cyberpsychology discussed in the article?
Investigating the limitations and ethical implications of AI and its use of big data
What is the estimated prevalence range of internet addiction in the population, according to the text?
15-20%
What is the estimated prevalence range of internet addiction in the population, according to the text?
0.7% to 27.7%
What are some psychological attributes that are moderately to strongly associated with addictive social networking site (SNS) use, according to the text?
Lower self-esteem, shyness, and loneliness
What is the term used to describe the discipline that studies the psychological processes related to and underlying all aspects and features of technologically interconnected human behavior?
Cyberpsychology
What is the impact of violent video games on behavior, according to the text?
The impact of violent video games on behavior is still controversial and debated
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