Which of the Following Statements About Technology and Society Is

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about technology and society is TRUE?

• A) Technology is moving so fast society is left no alternative but to trust science.
• B) Society finds new technology baffling and disruptive.
• C) Society presumes scientific advances lead to progress and are always beneficial.
• D) Society mistrusts science and are wary of any claims to benefits.

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Definitions:

Mathematical Reasoning

The ability to use logical and critical thinking to solve mathematical problems and to understand concepts beyond mere computation.

Spatial Reasoning

The ability to understand and remember the spatial relations among objects.

Linguistic Inferences

The process of using information within language and prior knowledge to fill in gaps and understand meaning beyond the explicit information provided.

Literal Interpretations

Literal interpretations involve understanding words or phrases in their most basic, straightforward sense without inference, metaphor, or exaggeration.