The Rise of Computers and the Internet Has Led to an Explosion

question 37

Essay

The rise of computers and the Internet has led to an explosion in completely new words (e.g., website, selfie), but has also given new meanings to old words. Provide some examples of such words and explain how their meanings have changed over time.

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Definitions:

Optimal Health

The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.

Alleviate Stress

To reduce or ease the physical or emotional tension caused by stressors.

Stress

The body's response to changes that create taxing demands, often perceived as a negative emotional state.

Bad Habits

Negative behavior patterns that are often harmful or undesirable and difficult to give up.