Which of the Following Is the Best Way to Characterize

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best way to characterize the transitions between the print, electronic, and digital eras?

• A) The exact lines between each era are clear.
• B) As new technology was invented, the older forms of technology were rapidly discarded.
• C) Each wave of newer technology came at the same time as more and more people moved from urban areas to rural areas.
• D) In practice, the eras overlapped as newer technologies disrupted and modified older technologies.
• E) Changes in the eras of mass communication had little effect on most people.

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Definitions:

Air Puff

A technique often used in psychological experiments or eye exams, where a burst of air is directed towards the eye or skin to study reflexes or responses.

UCR

Uniform Crime Reporting; a statistical program designed to collect and analyze data on crime reported to law enforcement agencies in the United States.

UCS

Stands for Unconditioned Stimulus in classical conditioning, an event that elicits a natural, reflexive response.

CR

In classical conditioning, the conditioned response is the learned reaction to a conditioned stimulus.