Even After MP3 Players Became an Accepted Technology, Some People

question 59

Multiple Choice

Even after MP3 players became an accepted technology, some people still resisted using them because they were comfortable with their old ways of listening to music. The reason for this type of resistance to change is most likely to be ____.

• A)surprise
• B)peer pressure
• C)differing assessments
• D)inertia
• E)timing

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Definitions:

Societal Beliefs

Widely held views, values, and norms within a community or society that influence behavior and attitudes.

Privileges

Special rights, advantages, or immunities granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.

Functionalist Perspective

An approach in sociological theory focusing on the functions of each part of a society and how these parts contribute to the stability and functionality of the whole.

Economic Rewards

Benefits or compensations received as a result of one's work or economic activities, including salaries, wages, and bonuses.