The Digital Divide Refers to

question 23

Multiple Choice

The digital divide refers to

• A) the gender differences between men and women as they participate in computer-mediated communication.
• B) a growing gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not.
• C) the blur between news and entertainment.
• D) the Internet as a mass medium and a tool for personal communication.

---

Definitions:

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.

Alarm Reaction

The initial stage in the body's response to stress, involving the immediate activation of the nervous and endocrine systems.

Professional Baseball Players

Athletes who have the skills and capabilities to play baseball at a competitive level, often participating in major leagues.

Longevity

The length of life or duration of an individual's existence, often used in discussions about factors that contribute to a longer and healthier life.