Which of the Following Statements Is Closest to a Sociological

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is closest to a sociological approach to understanding the iPhone?

• A) The design of the new iPhone attracted people.
• B) We can see which groups of people are most likely to own and use an iPhone.
• C) Individual choices were affected by discovering how others selected smart phones.
• D) The inventor of the iPhone interface was raised by Armenian parents in California.
• E) A successful technology must meet basic human needs.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A phenomenon occurring within a group of people in which the desire for harmony results in an irrational decision-making outcome.

Mindfulness

A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, often used as a therapeutic technique.

Mentally Present

The state of being fully conscious, aware, and focused on the here and now, often emphasized in mindfulness practices.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of choosing a course of action from among multiple alternatives.