Understanding the Digital Self

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Which of the following best describes the digital self?

  • The persona an individual uses when they are online. (correct)
  • The legal identity of a person as defined by digital laws.
  • A collection of personal documents stored on a computer.
  • The physical representation of an individual in the real world.

Online disinhibition always leads to negative behavior in cyberspace.

False (B)

Define 'emphatic failure' in the context of online interactions.

Lack of understanding of another person’s feelings, perceptions, and thoughts.

__________ is the term for various technologies that facilitate instantaneous communication, status updates, and social networking.

<p>Social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following strategic self-presentation tactics with their corresponding descriptions:

<p>Ingratiation = Becoming more likable to influence others. Self-Promotion = Showcasing accomplishments. Exemplification = Presenting oneself as moral and virtuous. Intimidation = Instilling fear to gain power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically a negative consequence of excessive social media use for youth?

<p>Development of stronger empathy skills. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Digital literacy only encompasses the ability to use social media and internet platforms.

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What is one strategy for managing toxic disinhibition online?

<p>Consider your emotional state before posting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily being measured when likes are used as a yardstick?

<p>Popularity and desirability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An e-Friend is a relationship between two individuals, taking place exclusively in __________.

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Flashcards

Digital Self

The persona you use when you're online, a mask for engaging with the technological world.

Cyberspace

The online world of computer networks, especially the Internet.

Social Media

Technologies allowing instant communication, status updates, and social networking.

e-Friend

Relationships between two individuals, taking place exclusively in cyberspace.

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Emphatic Failure

Lack of understanding of another person’s feelings, perceptions, and thoughts.

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Digital Literacy

Skills needed to live, learn, and work in a society increasingly reliant on digital technologies.

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Online Disinhibition

Lack of restraint one feels when communicating online.

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Ingratiation

Influencing others by becoming more likable, such as through flattery.

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Self-Promotion

Showcasing positive traits and accomplishments through behavior or words.

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Exemplification

Presenting oneself as moral and virtuous, aligning with shared values.

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Study Notes

  • The digital self is the online persona in cyberspace.
  • It is a mask used when engaging with the technological world.
  • Cyberspace: The online realm of computer networks, especially the Internet.
  • Social media: Technologies enabling instant communication, status updates, and social networking.
  • Online communications: Ways individuals and computers communicate over a network like the Internet.
  • E-Friend: A relationship existing exclusively in cyberspace.
  • Emphatic Failure: Lack of understanding of another person’s thoughts and feelings.
  • Digital literacy: Skills needed to live, learn, and work in a society where communication and information access are increasingly digital.

Behavior in Cyberspace

  • People tend to speak out more and misbehave.
  • Authority is minimized.
  • Online disinhibition: Reduced restraint in online communication.

Types of Disinhibition

  • (The source does not list different types of disinhibition, but focuses on managing toxic disinhibition)

Managing Toxic Disinhibition

  • Be cautious about sharing personal information.
  • Avoid negative online interactions.
  • Consider your emotional state before posting.
  • Think about how others might react to your posts.

Strategic Self-Presentation

  • Ingratiation: Becoming more likable to influence others, for example, using flattery.
  • Self-Promotion: Highlighting positive traits and achievements.
  • Exemplification: Presenting as moral and virtuous.
  • Intimidation: Using fear to gain power.
  • Supplication: Displaying weakness to gain sympathy or help.

Impact of Social Media on Youth's Emotional Experience

  • Excessive social media use can lead to anxiety and depression.
  • Likes: Can be destructively used as a measure of popularity.
  • Cyberbullying/Bashing: Can lead to depression and suicide.
  • Comparisons: Youth compare appearance, status, and success.
  • Relationships: Difficulty distinguishing genuine online relationships.
  • Lack of Compassion (Disinhibition): Creates difficulty in understanding feelings and establishing empathy.

Need for Caution

  • Deceptive traps of technology pose risks.
  • Internet pornography has become widespread.
  • Tactics exist to exploit individual desires.
  • Chatrooms have associated dangers.

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