chapter 12

Question 1

technological determinism

Answer 1

technology shapes social structures, suggesting indivudals have limited control over its influence

Question 2

social construction of technology (SCOT)

Answer 2

people influence technological development and its societal effects

Question 3

social shaping of technology (SST)

Answer 3

both technology and people influence each other

Question 4

concurrent media use

Answer 4

multiple media forms simultaneously

Question 5

parasocial relationship

Answer 5

one-sided relationship where viewer feels connected to media personality

Question 6

media equation

Answer 6

individuals apply social rules and expectations to interactions with media

Question 7

synchronous communication

Answer 7

real-time interaction

Question 8

asynchronous communication

Answer 8

delayed interaction

Question 9

filter bubbles

Answer 9

personalized content environment that limits exposure

Question 10

echo chamber

Answer 10

encountering info that echoes their beliefs