One Potentially Negative Influence That the Computer Revolution May Have

question 105

Multiple Choice

One potentially negative influence that the computer revolution may have on children is _____ .

• A) to widen the achievement gap between boys (who take great interest in computers) and girls (who do not)
• B) to expose children to sexual predators and dangerous cults
• C) both of these
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

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International Trade War

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Dumping

The practice of selling a product in a foreign market at a price below its production cost or domestic price, often aimed at gaining market share or driving out competition.

Export Subsidy

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