STS REVIEWER

Which of the following best defines 'Technological Somnambulism'?

• Technology is inherently good or bad.

• Technology shapes society without any human influence.

• Human interaction with technology is limited to making and using it.

• Technology is the main driver of societal change.

Who coined the term 'Technological Determinism'?

• Langdon Winner

• Sean Gerety

• Thorstein Veblen

• Wiebe Bijker

Which perspective suggests that technology and society influence each other?

• Technological Determinism

• Social Construction of Technology (SCOT)

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Technological Somnambulism

According to Technological Determinism, what happens when new technology is introduced?

• Technology remains neutral

• Society and culture change.

• Existing knowledge is preserved.

• Social relationships remain unchanged.

Which of the following concepts suggests that technology is a product of social processes involving various groups?

• Technological Determinism

• Technological Somnambulism

• Social Construction of Technology (SCOT)

• Conflict Perspective

What does 'Technological Somnambulism' ignore?

• The potential moral and ethical implications of technology.

• The role of society in shaping technology.

• The neutrality of technology.

• The positive impact of technology on society

Who are the key proponents of the Social Construction of Technology (SCOT) theory?

• Langdon Winner and Tharstein Veblen

• Wiebe Bijker and Trevor Pinch

• Sean Gerety and Tharstein Veblen

• Langdon Winner and Sean Gerety

What does the 'Conflict Perspective' focus on when analyzing society?

• Social interactions using symbols

• The interconnection of social systems

• Unequal relationships among groups

• Technological development

Which concept is described by the phrase "The technology you use impresses no one. The experience you create with it is everything"?

• Technological Determinism

• Technological Somnambulism

• Social Construction of Technology (SCOT)

• Technological Neutrality

In which view is technology considered the main determinant of society's history?

• Technological Determinism

• Technological Somnambulism

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Social Construction of Technology (SCOT)