- 1. The Sociology of technology is a field that explores the social dimensions of technological advancements and their impact on society. It examines how technology shapes human behavior, relationships, institutions, and culture, as well as how social factors influence the development and use of technology. Scholars in this field study the ways in which technology is embedded in social structures, shapes power dynamics, and influences social change. The Sociology of technology helps us understand the complex interactions between technology and society, shedding light on issues such as technological determinism, social inequality, and ethical dilemmas arising from technological innovations.
What term refers to the process of transforming inventions into usable products or services?
A) Sociology
B) Innovation
C) Technology
D) Development
- 2. Which theory suggests that technology shapes society and culture?
A) Technological determinism
B) Diffusion of innovations
C) Actor-network theory
D) Social construction of technology
- 3. Which concept suggests that technology is shaped by social factors such as values and power dynamics?
A) Actor-network theory
B) Social construction of technology
C) Technological determinism
D) Innovation diffusion theory
- 4. What is the term for the process by which innovations are spread across social groups and cultures?
A) Diffusion
B) Invention
C) Adoption
D) Standardization
- 5. Which term refers to the unequal access to technology based on factors like income, location, and education?
A) Innovation gap
B) Cultural lag
C) Technological disruption
D) Digital divide
- 6. What do we call the process by which technology shapes and is shaped by human actions?
A) Innovation diffusion
B) Co-construction
C) Social construction
D) Technological determinism
- 7. Which term describes the delayed adjustment of cultural norms to new technologies?
A) Technological disruption
B) Cultural lag
C) Digital divide
D) Technological affordances
- 8. Which term describes the process of adapting a technology to fit a specific context or user needs?
A) Innovation
B) Diffusion
C) Standardization
D) Appropriation
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