The Majority of Households in the United States Now Have

question 71

Multiple Choice

The majority of households in the United States now have personal computers. This trend has been encouraged by the federal government for many reasons, including increased productivity, better education, and a better-informed public. At the same time, there has been an increase in acute injuries related to computers or computer tools. This is an example of:

• A) the way individuals can change the world.
• B) a fad, or a temporary trend.
• C) the unintended consequences of social change.
• D) the rapid pace of change.
• E) the role private industry plays in social change.

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