The Internet

question 91

Multiple Choice

The Internet

• A)has been around since the mid-1950s, when fears of Communism caused the government to network defense computers.
• B)was not in widespread use until the late 1960s.
• C)is, despite its prevalence, in a minority of homes in the United States.
• D)had its roots in the ARPANET project.
• E)is quickly becoming American's exclusive source of news.

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Definitions:

Sense of Control

The belief or perception that one has the power to influence events and outcomes in their life.

Painful Experience

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.

Dangerous to Humans

Referring to substances, actions, or organisms that pose a risk of harm or injury to human beings.

Gradual Exposure

A therapeutic technique involving slowly and progressively introducing a person to a feared object or situation to reduce anxiety.