Which of the Following Scenarios Is an Accurate Reflection of the Impact

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios is an accurate reflection of the impact of technology on community life?

• A) Keisha has already experienced social isolation in the city where she lives, and her sense of disconnectedness increases with the infusion of technology and social media into her everyday life.
• B) Lydia's social capital has improved since she started using social media to stay connected socially and professionally to friends and work contacts.
• C) Marco spends so much time on his smartphone that he rarely socializes with his fellow college students, greatly reducing his number of social networks.
• D) After graduating from college, Rafael returned to his small hometown to look for work because he still has a lot of personal ties there. His job search, therefore, is more focused on face-to-face contacts than on social media.

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Definitions:

Nominal Rate

The interest rate before adjustments for inflation, representing the face value of financial transactions.

Rate of Inflation

The measure of the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Net Present Value

The present value of cash flows minus the present value of cash outlays, used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment or project.

Discount Rate

Rate used to determine the value today of a dollar received in the future.