Spyware Is Software That,while Purporting to Serve Some Useful Function

question 60

True/False

Spyware is software that,while purporting to serve some useful function and often fulfilling that functions,also allows Internet advertisers to display advertisements without the consent of the computer user.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.

Collective Action

Action taken together by a group of people whose goal is to enhance their status and achieve a common objective.

System Justification Theory

A theory suggesting that people have a psychological tendency to defend and justify the status quo, even at the expense of personal or group interest.

Social Identity Theory

Social identity theory is a psychological framework that posits individuals derive part of their identity and self-esteem from the groups to which they belong.