Exam 3: Theoretical Perspectives on Technology

Finding it distasteful to breakup with someone by changing your relationship status on social media is an illustration of which theory?

Instrumentalism lies at the intersection of which two theories of technology and society in Feenberg's theoretical matrix?

A simple tool used for a multitude of purposes by different cultural groups is an example of what?

A new cellphone on the market has an issue with text messages, which sometimes do not come through. A year later, the buzz about this phone is that it is perfect for social networking. This scenario is an example of which of the following?

Which perspective sees technology as a regressive force?

What is Feenberg's critique of the neutrality view of technology?

Critical theory suggests that technology is a simple means of satisfying goals.

Those adhering to the dystopian perspective consider technology to be a regressive force.

Describe the term interpretative flexibility? How does it influence technology design?

Which of the following is a common critique of the SCOT approach?

Technology as a new means of achieving progress and efficiency is a core tenet of which perspective?

Which theory would demand that for examining technology it is essential to first understand the context of its use and development because technology is a process that directs a specific mode of living and understanding?

To understand technical change, the design of tools, and the technology-society relationship, scholars often employ SCOT (social construction of technology).

Closure describes the stage in the cycle of design when the relevant social group stops using a tool in one way because it has discovered a new use for it.

What are the four key headings used by proponents of SCOT to help understand the interplay between design, technology, and society?

What is the core assumption of technological determinism?

The "retweet" feature in social media is an example of which of the following?

Identify key social affordances of Twitter and explain how they affect the ways political information diffuses online. Specifically address how features of Twitter like hashtags, direct messaging, and retweets can increase or decrease political conflict.

In the context of critical theory, technology is a symbol of what?

Which of the following points would a critic of autonomous technology theories argue?