A Social Consequence of the Richness of Internet Information Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

A social consequence of the richness of Internet information is:

• A) an increase in shallowness.
• B) an increase in the ease of creating misleading information.
• C) very persuasive messages might reduce the need for multiple independent sources of information.
• D) an increase in vulnerability to hacking attacks.

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Definitions:

External Justification

Refers to reasons or explanations provided for a person's behavior that lie outside the individual, often used to explain actions that contradict one's own beliefs or values.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological unease felt by someone who simultaneously maintains two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Theory of Reasoned Action

A psychological theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place, considering attitudes toward the behavior and subjective norms.

Behavioral Control

involves the regulation of one's behavior, including the ability to start, maintain, or cease actions in accordance with one's goals and societal norms.