Computers Are Becoming a Part of Our Environment

question 52

Multiple Choice

Computers are becoming a part of our environment.Mundane commercial and service jobs,environmentally dangerous jobs,standard assembly jobs and even the repair of inaccessible equipment such as space stations are going to be increasingly performed by robots.Which of the following are potential business impacts of technology?

• A)The demand for scientists, engineers and technicians is likely to continue to grow
• B)The Internet is expected to push prices of most products to the commodity level
• C)Automation is likely to continue to decrease the cost of products and services, making it possible to reduce prices while improving profits
• D)All of the answers are correct

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Definitions:

Physiological Experience

The physical responses and sensations experienced by the body, often as a reaction to external stimuli or internal cognitive processes.

Emotional Reaction

A complex psychological state that results from the interpretation of stimuli, involving physiological, behavioral, and cognitive responses.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion suggesting that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.

Physiological Determinants

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