The Uses and Gratifications Theory Hypothesizes That People

question 40

Multiple Choice

The uses and gratifications theory hypothesizes that people

• A) use social media primarily for sexual pleasure.
• B) who are socially anxious avoid social media entirely.
• C) use social media to satisfy their own needs and desires.
• D) who are extroverted find limited gratification in social media.

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Definitions:

Present Value

A financial concept that discounts future cash flows to their value today, considering the time value of money to assess investment potential.

Resource's Current Price

The present market price of a particular resource or commodity, reflecting its current demand and supply.

Extraction

The process of removing or obtaining a resource, material, or substance from its source or origin.

User Cost

The opportunity cost of using a durable good or natural resource, representing the foregone benefits from not preserving the asset for future use.