CM 6 (8): Legal, Ethical, and Societal Issues in MIL

Question 1

who is the American psychologist conceptualized the digital divide?

Answer 1

Lloyd Morrisett (Nov. 2, 1929)

Question 2

an uneven distribution in the access, use of, or impact of information and communications technologies between a number of distinct groups

Answer 2

digital divide

Question 3

digital divide constitute considered to be the most apparent in the Philippine context

Answer 3

a. Access to Information
b. Access and Usage of Technology

Question 4

a. Access to information

Answer 4

• among socio-economic groups (ABS-CBN News website news portal
• ” among socio-political “ (supporting election candidates)
• between geographical locations (news focuses in NCR & Luzon)
• ” geopolitical statuses (American-related news’)
• ” genders (males use mobile device for gaming, jobs; females use mobile device for basic functions)

Question 5

• capability of using a particular software
• access to technological tools
• quality of internet connection

Answer 5

b. Access and Usage of Technology

Question 6

the excessive use of computers to the extent that it interferes with daily life

Answer 6

Internet/online addiction

Question 7

an expert on internet addiction

Answer 7

Dr. Keith Beard

Question 8

ways to control internet addiction

Answer 8

• engage yourself in physical and mental activities
• enroll in skill-based courses to improve your well-being

Question 9

• the act of harassment or overpowering another
  person through digital means
• one of the most pressing concerns in school and households around the world

Answer 9

cyberbullying

Question 10

ways of executing cyberbullying

Answer 10

a. cyber harassment
b. cyber stalking
c. trolling

Question 11

a perpetrator attacks a person in a constant basis instilling emotional harm, fear, and lack of security within the victim’s online social circles.

can come in the form of
- threats
- exposing/shaming/making fun of the victim online
- enticing the victim to do something for the perpetrator’s benefit (cybersex, scamming, fraud)

Answer 11

cyber harassment

Question 12

perpetrator follows the trail of the victim through acquiring their personal information, with the intent of harming them using the acquired information.

• hacking

Answer 12

cyber stalking

Question 13

• intentional form of bullying
• to blatantly attack someone whom you are not in good terms with for the satisfaction of getting to the nerves of that person

Answer 13

trolling

Question 14

What are some of the safeguards against potential conflicts arising from these issues?

Answer 14

One safeguard of course is to know the law and the
policies in place regarding those issues. Next is to
safeguard one’s privacy by exercising netiquette at all
times. Another is also to share one’s knowledge and
technological literacy to others to help bridge the digital divide

Question 15

How do we navigate the often-gray areas between these issues and demonstrate ethics as smart users of media?

Answer 15

These often-gray areas are called just that because they are nuanced and complicated. However, we must try to be ethical to all parties involved and exercise universal values such as integrity and respect for privacy.