The Term "Digital Divide" Refers To

question 22

Multiple Choice

The term "digital divide" refers to:

• A)the transition in the entertainment industry from analog content/formats to digital content/formats.
• B)differences with respect to government policy with respect to phone lines,electricity grids,interstate highways,and access to computer technology.
• C)the use of technology to build necessary firewalls or security barriers between different companies' computer systems.
• D)the disparity in access to technology between different groups of people in society.
• E)the negative impacts of some types of technology (i.e.,spam)arising from technological developments email technologies.

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Definitions:

Professionalization

The process by which an occupation transforms into a more formal profession, often acquiring specific qualifications, ethical standards, and a higher status.

Medical Model

A theory or approach that treats mental or physical illnesses primarily through the use of drugs, surgery, or other medical interventions, focusing on treating symptoms rather than underlying social or psychological issues.

Diagnosis

The process of identifying a disease, condition, or injury from its symptoms and signs through examination, testing, and analysis.

Sick Care System

A term often used to describe a health care system that focuses more on treating illness and medical conditions after they occur rather than on prevention and health maintenance.