The Advent of the Australian Ballot in the Early Twentieth

question 16

Multiple Choice

The advent of the Australian ballot in the early twentieth century was significant because it

• A)removed all party labels from the voting process.
• B)allowed voters to rank order each of the candidates running for a given office.
• C)provided voters with the ability to write in candidates who did not have their names printed on the ballot.
• D)enabled voters to make their choices on the basis of the individual candidate rather than the collective merits of a party's candidates.

Predict the future impact of mass media on social life, employing theoretical perspectives and contemporary examples.

Critically assess mainstream news media reportage of political events through the lens of critical theories.

Explain the increasing popularity of social media and blogs among young people, including motivations for sharing personal life online.

Discuss the psychological effects of digital notifications, referencing McLuhan's concept of "the medium is the message."

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychologists

Scientists who study the psychological adaptations of humans to the changing physical and social environment, particularly from an evolutionary perspective.

Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence of an organism's genes, which can lead to variations in physical traits or biological functions.

Social Isolation

A state where an individual lacks a sense of social belonging, social engagement, and fulfilling relationships.

Dizygotic Development

The biological process resulting in the birth of two or more offspring from the same pregnancy with each developing from a separate egg fertilized by its own sperm, also known as fraternal twinning.