Ritzer States That the Computer in Modern Society Can Give

question 391

Multiple Choice

Ritzer states that the computer in modern society can give the illusion of personal attention in a world that has been made increasingly impersonal. Which of the following is an example of this phenomenon cited by Ritzer?

• A) computers can de designed for the individual needs of the buyer
• B) mass mailing lists can send form letters that appear to be personal
• C) hamburgers at McDonald's can be cooked "your way"
• D) the telephone bill is mailed directly to the customer

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Definitions:

Feels

Informal term often used to describe one's emotional response or intuition about a situation or an outcome.

Objects

Physical items that occupy space and can be perceived by one or more senses; can also refer to goals or targets in various contexts.

Formal Operational Stage

The last stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think logically about abstract concepts.

Abstract Thinking

The ability to think about objects, principles, and ideas that are not physically present.