You Have Been Charged with Designing an Effective Computer Interface

question 11

Multiple Choice

You have been charged with designing an effective computer interface for the newest PC that New Millennium Enterprises is designing.The only constraint that has been given to you is that the interface must be "user friendly".What should you keep in mind as you design the interface?

• A)The simpler the representation,the more likely people are to understand it.
• B)The best systems represent the problem in the way that matches how people represent the problem.
• C)Regardless of how you represent the problem it will take a lot of training to get people to be able to use the interface efficiently.
• D)The best systems represent the problem in innovative formats so users are able to remember their uniqueness.

Define mass media and differentiate it from other forms of communication.

Analyze the influence of mass media on individual behaviors and societal norms.

Comprehend the role of technology in the evolution of mass media.

Distinguish between theories related to mass media and its societal impacts.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobias and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on understanding and resolving the psychological forces underlying human behavior and emotions, often by exploring past experiences.

Exposure and Response Prevention

A behavioral therapy technique for treating anxiety disorders that involves exposure to the feared object or context without the ritualistic response.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restrictions on food intake and often resulting in dangerous weight loss.