212 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a major area examined in the literature of cyberpsychology?
Telepsychology
What is the main focus of cyberpsychology research?
All of the above
According to the article, what are some future directions in cyberpsychology?
All of the above
Which discipline is cyberpsychology closely related to?
Computer Science
What percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
58%
Which of the following is NOT one of the major areas identified in cyberpsychology?
Artificial Intelligence
What term is used to describe the combination of new technologies and individuals who have grown up using the internet and mobile devices?
Technological intimacy
Which of the following factors has been found to be statistically related to Internet Addiction (IA)?
Female gender
What is the relationship between internet use and psychological functioning?
Complex and dependent on various factors
What percentage of American households own a smartphone?
93%
What is the overall association between violent video games and aggression?
Weak and inconclusive
Which model of personality traits has been extensively studied across cultures and applied to the investigation of people's use of social networking sites (SNSs)?
The Five-Factor Model
What term is used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
The Disinhibition Effect
Which personality traits are positively related to social media use in many countries?
Extraversion and Openness to Experience
What did a national survey of over 19,000 Americans find about online dating?
Over one-third of the participants met online
According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population?
10% to 30%
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, especially anxiety and depression, according to the text?
Mixed impact on well-being
Which gender shows a relationship between tech use and lower levels of stress, according to the text?
Women
What does the text suggest about the relationship between excessive smartphone use and stress and loneliness?
Increased stress and loneliness
Which personality trait was found to be the most important contributor to information security awareness?
Conscientiousness
What is cyberbullying defined as?
All of the above
What are the most commonly used venues for cyberbullying?
Texting and social media
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals?
All of the above
Which of the following is supported by the studies mentioned in the text?
Violent video game use is directly associated with aggressive behavior.
What range of effect sizes was reported by the meta-analytic reviews?
0.14-0.29
What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media aim to do?
Ensure that the resolution on violence in video games and interactive media was based on the best available science.
Which of the following is NOT one of the major areas examined in the field of cyberpsychology?
Telepsychology
What is the term used to describe the combination of new technologies and individuals who have grown up using the internet and mobile devices?
Digital natives
What is the overall association between violent video games and aggression according to the text?
Inconclusive association
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals?
Negative psychological effects
Which of the following is NOT one of the five major areas identified in the literature as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Telepsychology
What are the future directions discussed in the article in relation to cyberpsychology?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to the text?
Negative psychological effects such as anxiety and depression
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Online disinhibition effect
Which model of personality traits has been extensively studied across cultures and applied to the investigation of people's use of social networking sites (SNSs)?
The Five-Factor Model of personality
Which personality traits are positively related to social media use in many countries?
Extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals?
Negative psychological effects
Which of the following factors has been found to be statistically related to Internet Addiction (IA)?
Late exposure to the internet
According to the article, what are some future directions in cyberpsychology?
Investigation of the relationship between IA and physical health
What is the overall association between violent video games and aggression?
No association
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population?
15-20%
What is the relationship between cyberbullying and traditional bullying, according to the text?
There is a strong positive correlation between cyberbullying and traditional bullying.
Which personality trait was found to be the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to the text?
Conscientiousness
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to the text?
It leads to higher school attendance problems.
What is the relationship between Big Five and Dark Triad personality traits and bullying behaviors, according to the text?
Both Big Five and Dark Triad personality traits are related to bullying behaviors.
According to the text, what is the association between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?
The association between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior is not yet established.
What is the overall effect size reported by the meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
The effect size reported is greater than zero.
What did the APA Task Force on Violent Media aim to do?
To ensure that the resolution on Violence in Video Games and Interactive Media was informed by the best and most current science available.
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression, according to the text?
The relationship between social media use and psychological functioning is inconclusive
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals?
Cyber-victimization can lead to increased levels of stress and anxiety
What is the overall association between violent video games and aggression?
The overall association between violent video games and aggression is inconclusive
What is the main focus of cyberpsychology research?
The main focus of cyberpsychology research is to investigate the impact of technology on individuals' mental health
According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population?
0.7% to 27.7%
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to the text?
Increased depression and lower happiness
What is the overall association between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression, according to the text?
Varied results
Which personality trait was found to be the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to the text?
Conscientiousness
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 term used to describe the combination of new technologies and individuals who have grown up using the internet, computers, and mobile devices?
Digital natives
Which of the following is NOT one of the major areas identified in the field of cyberpsychology?
Artificial intelligence and applications
What percentage of the world's population uses the internet, according to the text?
58%
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Cyber disinhibition effect
What is the relationship between personality traits and social media use?
Extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness are positively related to social media use
Which personality traits are positively associated with text messaging and communication app usage on smartphones?
Extraversion and agreeableness
What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?
Weak-to-moderate positive relationships
According to the article, what are the five major areas examined 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 are some future directions discussed in the article in relation to cyberpsychology?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
What is the overall association between violent video games and aggression, according to the text?
The text does not provide a specific overall association between violent video games and aggression
What is the relationship between cyberbullying and traditional bullying, according to the text?
Cyberbullying and traditional bullying often occur simultaneously
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to the text?
Cyber-victimization is associated with a range of negative outcomes
Which personality trait was found to be the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to the text?
Conscientiousness
Which of the following is NOT one of the major areas examined in the field of cyberpsychology?
Impact of deep fakes
According to the text, what is the overall association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior?
There is a direct association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior.
What is the impact of violent video game use on delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
The link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior is yet to be established.
What range of effect sizes was reported by the meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
Effect sizes ranged from 0.14 to 0.29.
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression, according to the text?
IA is related to all of the mental disorders mentioned in the text
What factors have been found to be statistically related to internet addiction (IA), according to the text?
Age, gender, and frequency of internet use
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 are some potential factors that influence internet use among individuals and groups, according to the text?
Type of cyber use, purpose of use, and personality characteristics
Which of the following is NOT one of the major areas examined in the field of cyberpsychology?
Telepsychology
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression, according to the text?
There is a moderate positive correlation between IA and all mentioned mental disorders
What is the overall effect size reported by the meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
0.30
What is the term used to describe the combination of new technologies and individuals who have grown up using the internet, computers, and mobile devices?
Cyber generation
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to the text?
Negative psychological effects
Which personality traits are positively related to social media use in many countries?
Extraversion and agreeableness
What is the overall association between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression, according to the text?
Positive association
What percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
Approximately 58%
What is the overall association between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression, according to the text?
Positive association
What is the term used to describe the combination of new technologies and individuals who have grown up using the internet, computers, and mobile devices?
Digital natives
What are some potential factors that influence internet use among individuals and groups, according to the text?
All of the above
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 have been found to be related to cyberbullying behaviors in both adolescents and adults?
Big Five and Dark Triad traits
What is the overall impact of cyber-victimization on individuals?
Higher school attendance problems, academic achievement difficulties, loneliness, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and substance use
According to the text, what is the relationship between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior?
There is no established link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior.
What is the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to the text?
Conscientiousness
According to the text, what is the overall impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
Violent video game use has a negative impact on negative outcomes.
According to the text, what range of effect sizes was reported by the meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
Effect sizes ranged from 0.14 to 0.29.
According to the text, what is the association between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression?
The association between social media use and psychological functioning varies depending on individual factors.
According to the text, what is the overall association between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression?
Social media use has a negative impact on psychological functioning, increasing anxiety and depression.
According to the text, what is the overall association between violent video games and aggression?
There is a strong positive association between violent video games and aggression.
According to the text, what is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population?
0.7% to 27.7%
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression, according to the text?
IA is related to all of these mental disorders
What is the overall effect size reported by the meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
The effect size is small
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression, according to the text?
The relationship is dependent on various factors
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to the text?
The impact of cyber-victimization varies among individuals
What is the term used to describe the combination of new technologies and individuals who have grown up using the internet, computers, and mobile devices?
Digital natives
What is the overall association between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression?
Positive association
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals?
Decreased self-esteem
Which discipline is cyberpsychology closely related to?
Psychology
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Disinhibition effect
What factors contribute to the online disinhibition effect?
Eye contact and anonymity
Which personality trait is positively associated with social media use 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 effect size range reported by the meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
0.14-0.29
Which of the following is NOT an adverse outcome associated with violent video game use, as indicated by the meta-analytic reviews?
Prosocial behavior
What is the current understanding of the link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
Not yet established
What are the five major areas examined in the literature 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 discussed in the article in relation to 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
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population, according to the text?
10-15%
What is the overall association between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression, according to the text?
Inconclusive association
What is the relationship between excessive smartphone use and stress and loneliness, according to the text?
No relationship
What is the overall effect size reported by the meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes, according to the text?
No effect size reported
What percentage of U.S. teens report being bullied or harassed online, according to the text?
59%
Which personality trait was found to be the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to the text?
Conscientiousness
What is the term used to describe the combination of new technologies and individuals who have grown up using the internet, computers, and mobile devices, according to the text?
Cyberpsychology
What is the overall association between cyber-victimization and substance use, according to the text?
Moderate association
According to the text, what is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression?
Social media use has a negative impact on psychological functioning by increasing anxiety and depression.
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population, according to the text?
0.7% to 27.7%
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to the text?
Cyber-victimization leads to increased psychological distress and negative outcomes.
What is the overall association between violent video game use and aggression, according to the text?
The overall association between violent video game use and aggression is inconclusive.
According to the text, what is the effect size range reported by the meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
0.14-0.29
What is the current understanding of the link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
The link is not yet established
What is the overall association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?
Direct association
According to the text, what are the five major areas examined in 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 discussed in the article in relation to cyberpsychology?
Ethics, clinical work, age and disability, education and training, and research
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
According to the text, which discipline is cyberpsychology defined as?
Psychology
What is the term used to describe the combination of new technologies and individuals who have grown up using the internet, computers, and mobile devices?
Digital natives
According to the text, what are the five major areas examined 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
According to the text, what percentage of the world's population uses the internet?
58%
What is the overall impact of cyber-victimization on individuals?
Cyber-victimization has a strong negative impact on individuals.
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression?
Internet addiction is positively associated with mental disorders.
What are the most commonly used venues for cyberbullying?
Texting and social media
What is the main focus of cyberpsychology research?
The relationship between personality traits and online behavior
Which of the following is a term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Online disinhibition effect
Which personality trait is positively associated with social media use and frequency of text messaging and communication app usage on smartphones?
Extraversion
What is the term used to describe the combination of new technologies and individuals who have grown up using the internet and mobile devices?
Digital natives
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population, according to the text?
0.7% to 27.7%
What are the five major areas examined in the literature as relevant to the field of cyberpsychology?
Personality variables, perceptual processes, emotional functioning, behavioral responses, and online behavior
What is the overall association between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression, according to the text?
Negative impact
What is the relationship between cyberbullying and traditional bullying, according to the text?
Positive relationship
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to the text?
Negative impact
Which psychological attributes are moderately to strongly associated with addictive use of social networking sites (SNSs), according to the text?
Lower self-esteem, shyness, and loneliness
What factors have been found to be statistically related to Internet Addiction (IA), according to the text?
Younger age, male gender, and early exposure to the internet
What is the overall impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to the text?
Negative impact on mental health and well-being
What is the overall association between violent video game use and aggression, according to the text?
Weak positive association
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 overall impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to the text?
Negative impact
What are the most commonly used venues for cyberbullying?
Social media platforms
Which of the following is NOT one of the major areas identified in cyberpsychology?
Technological intimacy
What is the overall effect size reported by the meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
0.50
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Online disinhibition effect
What is the overall association between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression, according to the text?
Positive association
Which of the following negative outcomes are associated with violent video game use, according to the text?
Decreased empathy and prosocial behavior
What is the current understanding of the link between violent video game use and delinquency or criminal behavior, according to the text?
The link is not yet established
What is the overall effect size reported by the meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
0.14–0.29
Which personality trait was found to be the most important contributor to information security awareness, according to the text?
Conscientiousness
What is the term used to describe the combination of new technologies and individuals who have grown up using the internet and mobile devices?
Digital natives
What is the overall association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior, according to the text?
Positive association
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population, according to the text?
20-30%
What is the prevalence of internet addiction (IA) in the population, according to the text?
15-20%
Which psychological attributes are moderately to strongly associated with addictive use of social networking sites (SNSs), according to the text?
Low self-esteem, shyness, and loneliness
What is the overall association between violent video games and aggression, according to the text?
Weak negative association
What are the most commonly used venues for cyberbullying, according to the text?
Social media platforms
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression, according to the text?
The relationship between social media use and anxiety and depression is inconsistent.
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to the text?
Cyber-victimization leads to increased psychological distress and negative outcomes.
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population, according to the text?
0.7% to 27.7%
What are some potential factors that influence internet use among individuals and groups, according to the text?
All of the above
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 personality traits are positively related to social media use in many countries?
Extraversion, agreeableness, and openness to new experiences
What is the overall impact of cyber-victimization on individuals?
Increased risk of psychological distress and negative outcomes
What are some future directions discussed in the article in relation to cyberpsychology?
Further exploration of the field, establishment of language and boundaries, and understanding of past and present work
What is the term used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Online disinhibition effect
What personality trait is positively associated with the number and frequency of text messaging and communication app usage on smartphones?
Extraversion
Which personality trait is weakly to moderately positively related to social networking behaviors such as online self-promotional behavior?
Narcissism
What percentage of Americans who were married between 2005 and 2012 met online, according to a national survey?
33%
Which of the following areas is NOT examined in the field of cyberpsychology, according to the article?
Internet addiction prevalence
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to the article?
Negative psychological outcomes
What is the relationship between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression, according to the article?
Positive relationship
Which of the following areas is NOT considered a major area in cyberpsychology?
Education and healthcare
What is the percentage of the world's population that uses the internet?
58%
What is the term used to describe the combination of new technologies and individuals who have grown up using the internet, computers, and mobile devices?
Digital natives
What is the overall association between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression, according to the text?
Positive association
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, specifically anxiety and depression, according to the text?
Varied results
What is the impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to the text?
Negative impact on well-being
What is the overall association between social media use and increased depression, according to the text?
Significant association
Which of the following areas has emerged as most prominent in the cyberpsychology literature?
Personality variables
What term is used to describe the lowering of psychological restraints in online social environments?
Cyber disinhibition
Which personality traits are positively related to social media use in many countries?
Extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness
What is the relationship between the Dark Triad of personality and social networking behaviors?
Weak-to-moderate positive relationships
What is the prevalence range of internet addiction (IA) in the population, according to the text?
10-20%
What is the overall association between social media use and psychological functioning, specifically anxiety and depression, according to the text?
Inconclusive association
What is the relationship between internet addiction (IA) and mental disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, alcohol abuse, and depression, according to the text?
Inconclusive relationship
What is the overall impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to the text?
Inconclusive impact
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 traits are related to both traditional bullying and cyberbullying behaviors in adolescents and adults?
Big Five traits and Dark Triad traits
What is the overall impact of cyber-victimization on individuals, according to meta-analyses?
Significant impact
According to the text, what is the overall association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior?
There is a positive association between violent video game use and aggressive behavior.
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.
What effect size range was reported by the meta-analytic reviews on the impact of violent video game use on negative outcomes?
Effect sizes ranged from 0.14 to 0.29.
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