Trust Is Essential in Online Transactions

question 1

Multiple Choice

Trust is essential in online transactions. Which of the following is not true about trust according to social theorist James Coleman?

• A) A time lag exists between extending trust and the result of doing so.
• B) Trust involves voluntary transfer of resources with no real commitment from the party receiving them.
• C) If the person being trusted is indeed trustworthy, the person doing the trusting will be better off.
• D) Trust allows actions not otherwise possible.
• E) Trust is essential in online transactions, but not in traditional transactions.

Recognize the challenges and attempts toward achieving objectivity in news media reporting.

Identify the historical background and regulatory changes affecting media ownership and its concentration.

Differentiate between various forms of media and their funding models in the U.S.

Analyze the relationship between media and democracy, including the roles media plays in informing the public and acting as a "watchdog".

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Definitions:

Rank Facts

The ordering of information based on its importance, relevance, or validity in a specific context.

Discrepancies

Differences or inconsistencies between compared elements, such as data points, perspectives, or actions.

Patterns

Recurring characteristics or events that can be identified through analysis and observation.

Conflicts

Disagreements, competitions, or disputes between parties who perceive incompatible goals or interference in achieving their objectives.