The term panoptic surveillance is defined in the text as:

Question

Option A
An online invasion of spyware which track when controversial political beliefs are being expressed

Option B
A form of constant monitoring in which the observation posts are decentralized and the observed is never communicated with directly

Option C
When people are too overwhelmed with media input to really care about the issue, so their involvement becomes defined by awareness instead of by action about the issue at hand

Option D
A network of neighborhood spies who go through local mailboxes and listen in on phone lines

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Question 10
Tyson visits China over spring break, and after getting online to write home to her parents, she realizes some of her favorite social media sites are blocked by the Chinese government. She becomes concerned with how technology reinforces inequalities among communities, both within and among countries. What sociological perspective best fits Tyson’s concerns?

Option A
Conflict

Option B
Cyberfeminist

Option C
Functionalist

Option D
Symbolic Interactionist

Answer 1

For the first question about the term "panoptic surveillance," the best fit is:

Option B: A form of constant monitoring in which the observation posts are decentralized and the observed is never communicated with directly.

For the second question regarding Tyson's concerns about technology and inequalities, the most appropriate sociological perspective is:

Option A: Conflict.

This perspective emphasizes issues of power and inequality within society, which aligns with Tyson's concerns regarding the impact of technology on different communities and countries.