Today, Many Young People Face an Unprecedented Problem: What to Do

question 116

Multiple Choice

Today, many young people face an unprecedented problem: what to do when their parents try to friend them on Facebook, MySpace, or another social networking site. Technology has given us unprecedented ways to document our lives online, but some are not quite sure how to share this documentation with older generations. What is this problem called?

• A) technological determinism
• B) cultural imperialism
• C) regressive social change
• D) mass behavior
• E) cultural lag

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.

Panic Attack

A sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort, accompanied by physical and psychological symptoms, often occurring without an obvious cause.

Ketchup Dispenser

A device or container designed for storing and dispensing ketchup.

Referential Delusion

A type of delusion where the individual believes that ordinary, unrelated events or occurrences are specifically related to them in a significant way.