Entering a Virtual World in Avatar Form and Striking Up

question 10

Multiple Choice

Entering a virtual world in avatar form and striking up a conversation with another avatar in real-time is an example of ________.

• A) asynchronous communication
• B) synchronous communication
• C) virtual goods
• D) OpenSocial code
• E) message internalization

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Definitions:

Weight-Reduction

The process of losing body weight, typically through diet, exercise, or a combination of both.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect 50% of the time; the lowest level at which an individual can experience a sensation.

Difference Threshold

The smallest change in sensation that can be perceived half the time by an individual, also referred to as the just noticeable difference (JND).

Cataracts

A medical condition where the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision.