Theories
As discussed in class, how many levels are in Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development?
3
True or False?
More than 1 in 3 young people have experienced cyberthreats online.
True or False?
only 30% of people using social media reported that it has impacted their self-esteem in a negative way
False ... 60% !!!
intense anxiety or fear of being judged, negatively evaluated, or rejected in a social or performance situation.
Social Anxiety Disorder
the principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without dear or retaliation, censorship, or legal action.
First Amendment - Freedom of Speech
What is the first level of Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development?
What are the accompanying stages?
Pre-conventional
Obedience/Punishment
Self-Interest
the non-work-related use of media while on the job, is seen as a problem in many organizations and workplaces.
Cyberslacking
The perception that we have of ourselves, our answer when we ask ourselves the question “Who am I?”
It is knowing about one’s own tendencies, thoughts, preferences and habits, hobbies, skills, and areas of weakness.
Self-Concept
Persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things.
Anticipate disaster and may be overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Who was Scott Fahlman?
Credited with using the first emoticon
:-)
What is the second level of Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development?
What are the accompanying stages?
Conventional
Conformity/Interpersonal Accord (approval of others)
Authority and Social Order
What is an example of cyber bullying?
Several correct answers!
Sending mean messages or threats to a person’s email account or cell phone
Spreading rumors online or through texts
Posting hurtful or threatening messages on social networking sites or web pages
Stealing a person’s account information to break into their account and send damaging messages
Pretending to be someone else online to hurt another person
Taking unflattering pictures of a person and spreading them through cell phones or the Internet
Sexting, or circulating sexually suggestive pictures or messages about a person
the trust in yourself and your ability to deal with challenges, solve problems, and engage successfully with the world
Self-Confidence
when a person is obsessively hooked to the internet and his or her moods and thoughts are dependent on the responses they get from the virtual world.
Social Media Anxiety Disorder (SMAD)
When was the first social media site created?
1997 - Six Degrees
Enabled users to upload a profile and make friends with other users!
What is the third level of Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development?
What are the accompanying stages?
Post-Conventional
Social Contract (conflict between human need and law)
Universal Principles (abstract morality)
How does social media positively affect relationships?
Several correct answers!
e.g. - new friends, combat feelings of loneliness, etc.
global recognition that we are valuable human beings worthy of love
Self-Worth
Name 2 symptoms of Social Media Anxiety Disorder
Being with a group of friends and interrupting the conversation to inform them that someone has commented on their latest Facebook page;
Excusing yourself in a social situation with family or friends to check what has been happening on Social Media;
Checking your Social Media accounts while concentration or insistently being distracted for fear that individuals may be commenting on your Social Media accounts;
Randomly adding strangers to your Social Media accounts;
Spending 8 or more hours a day on a social networking site;
Feeling a sense of attachment to your phone or computer, as if nothing else matters more;
Built up anxiety when comments are not made and pictures are not posted/tagged correctly;
Checking the number of followers on Social Media and constantly finding opportunities to increase these numbers.
What is a way in which a student's speech can disrupt the school's learning environment?
Several correct answers!
e.g. - saying a teacher hates his students, starting a loud argument at lunchtime.
Give examples of how our cell phone class policy fits into 2 stages.
Several correct answers!
Stage 1: students obey policy so they do not get yelled at by Prof.
Stage 2: students follow policy so Prof. rewards them with gratitude (and participation points)
Stage 3: students follow policy so that other students view them as "good"
Stage 4: students follow policy so that it doesn't interrupt others' learning and because it is wrong to break the rules
Stage 5: students follow policy even though they have a "need" to check their phones - because it is better to follow the rules
Stage 6: students follow policy unless there is an emergency - in which that takes precedence over following the rules
How does social media negatively affect relationships?
Several correct answers!
e.g. - comparisons, cyber-bullying, etc.
What are Affirmations and why is this useful?
Several correct answers!
"I am" statements.
can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts.
How can you decrease Social Media Anxiety?
Several correct answers!
e.g. - determine a healthier way to balance time spent online with real-world connections and activities.
How can communication be misinterpreted on social media?
Several correct answers!
e.g - no emotions through text, different meanings of emojis, etc.