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The Psychology of Media and Technology

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of the psychology of media and technology, including how media and technology affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the term for the tendency of people to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Selective perception

  3. Illusory correlation

  4. Framing effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Confirmation bias is the tendency of people to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs, while ignoring or discounting information that contradicts those beliefs.

What is the term for the tendency of people to remember information that is consistent with their existing beliefs?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Selective perception

  3. Illusory correlation

  4. Framing effect


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Selective perception is the tendency of people to remember information that is consistent with their existing beliefs, while forgetting or ignoring information that contradicts those beliefs.

What is the term for the tendency of people to perceive a relationship between two events that are not actually related?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Selective perception

  3. Illusory correlation

  4. Framing effect


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Illusory correlation is the tendency of people to perceive a relationship between two events that are not actually related. This can be due to a number of factors, such as coincidence, selective perception, or confirmation bias.

What is the term for the tendency of people to be influenced by the way information is presented?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Selective perception

  3. Illusory correlation

  4. Framing effect


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Framing effect is the tendency of people to be influenced by the way information is presented. For example, people may be more likely to support a policy if it is framed in a positive light, even if the policy itself is the same.

What is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to create and maintain social connections?

  1. Social media use

  2. Technology-mediated communication

  3. Online social networking

  4. Digital media use


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social media use is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to create and maintain social connections. This can include using social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, or using other forms of technology, such as email and instant messaging.

What is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to learn new things?

  1. Educational media use

  2. Technology-mediated learning

  3. Online education

  4. Digital media use


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Educational media use is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to learn new things. This can include using educational websites, online courses, or other forms of technology, such as videos and podcasts.

What is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to entertain themselves?

  1. Entertainment media use

  2. Technology-mediated entertainment

  3. Online entertainment

  4. Digital media use


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Entertainment media use is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to entertain themselves. This can include watching movies or TV shows, playing video games, or listening to music.

What is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to get news and information?

  1. News media use

  2. Technology-mediated news

  3. Online news

  4. Digital media use


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

News media use is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to get news and information. This can include reading newspapers or magazines, watching news broadcasts, or using online news sources.

What is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to shop for goods and services?

  1. E-commerce

  2. Technology-mediated shopping

  3. Online shopping

  4. Digital media use


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

E-commerce is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to shop for goods and services. This can include using online retailers, such as Amazon and eBay, or using other forms of technology, such as mobile apps and social media.

What is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to manage their finances?

  1. Online banking

  2. Technology-mediated finance

  3. Financial technology

  4. Digital media use


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Online banking is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to manage their finances. This can include using online banking websites, mobile banking apps, or other forms of technology, such as ATMs and debit cards.

What is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to communicate with others?

  1. Social media use

  2. Technology-mediated communication

  3. Online communication

  4. Digital media use


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Technology-mediated communication is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to communicate with others. This can include using social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, or using other forms of technology, such as email and instant messaging.

What is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to express themselves creatively?

  1. Digital art

  2. Technology-mediated creativity

  3. Online creativity

  4. Digital media use


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Digital art is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to express themselves creatively. This can include using digital painting and drawing software, or using other forms of technology, such as photography and video editing.

What is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to play games?

  1. Video gaming

  2. Technology-mediated gaming

  3. Online gaming

  4. Digital media use


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Video gaming is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to play games. This can include playing video games on consoles, computers, or mobile devices.

What is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to stay informed about current events?

  1. News media use

  2. Technology-mediated news

  3. Online news

  4. Digital media use


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

News media use is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to stay informed about current events. This can include reading newspapers or magazines, watching news broadcasts, or using online news sources.

What is the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to connect with others who share their interests?

  1. Social media use

  2. Technology-mediated communication

  3. Online communities

  4. Digital media use


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Online communities are the term for the tendency of people to use media and technology to connect with others who share their interests. This can include using social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, or using other forms of technology, such as forums and chat rooms.

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