The Convergence of Real and Digital Worlds Is the Result

question 90

Multiple Choice

The convergence of real and digital worlds is the result of

• A) the work of William Gibson, who coined the term cyberspace.
• B) the implementation of ideas found in science fiction films and books.
• C) a proliferation of interlinked social commerce technologies, databases and algorithms, and apps.
• D) Steve Jobs, the late visionary CEO of Apple, Inc.
• E) the researchers at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC).

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Definitions:

Outgroup

A term denoting individuals or groups perceived as not belonging to one's own group, often seen as different or outside the ingroup.

Jigsaw Technique

An instructional strategy designed to promote cooperative learning by having students work in small groups to complete a task, each contributing a unique piece of information.

Reciprocity

A social norm of responding to a positive action with another positive action, fostering mutual benefit and cooperation.

Intergroup Conflict

A situation where members of different groups experience friction, opposition, or even hostility, often fueled by competition for resources or differences in values.