Which of the Following Is True of the Psychological Characteristics

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the psychological characteristics of online environments?

• A)The larger the physical distance between people, the fewer risks they take with their words.
• B)Anonymity can lead to problems because people feel less accountable for their actions.
• C)An advantage of online interactions is the existence of a well-defined audience group.
• D)As collaborative technologies add new capabilities, people find it easy to handle controls.

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Definitions:

Formal Organizations

Complex and structured secondary groups designed to achieve specific goals efficiently, usually guided by rules and regulations and characterized by a hierarchical system of roles.

Macroanalysis

A broad approach in sociology that focuses on large-scale social structures and processes.

Microanalysis

Analysis of the smallest, most immediately visible parts of social life, such as people interacting.

In-groups

Groups to which an individual feels a sense of belonging, often leading to positive self-identification.