Why, in an Age of Proliferating Web Sites, Blogs, Social

question 29

Essay

Why, in an age of proliferating Web sites, blogs, social media, etc., are universities claiming that the amount of news reported is actually less than it was before these sites existed?

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Definitions:

Major Neurocognitive Disorder

A brain disorder characterized by a deteriorating course of deficits in neurocognitive functioning (e.g., memory, attention) that interferes significantly with independent living.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, and is the most common cause of dementia.

After Age 65

Pertains to the period or demographic group defined by individuals who are 65 years of age and older, often considered the senior or elderly population segment.

Neurofibrillary Tangles

Twists or tangles of filaments within nerve cells, especially prominent in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus, common in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease patients.