The Main Point of Thompson's Article Is That

question 35

Multiple Choice

The main point of Thompson's article is that:

• A) The effect of technology on our lives is overall negative.
• B) The effect of technology on us is overall positive.
• C) There should be no mental privacy because memories are society's property.
• D) Ethicists should campaigning against mind-invading technologies.
• E) Ethicists should start working out theories about future technologies before they arrive.

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Definitions:

Inhibitory Reaction

A biological or psychological response that slows or stops a particular process, often seen in neural pathways to prevent overstimulation.

Approach Reaction

Involves moving towards something perceived as desirable or beneficial, often discussed in the context of psychological responses to stimuli or situations.

Need For Power

A psychological term that describes an individual's desire to control or influence others.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underestimating the influence of situational factors.