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"How Technology Gets Us Hooked" and "The Flight from Conversation"  20 pts

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"How Technology Gets Us Hooked" and "The Flight from Conversation" 
20 pts. possible:   Due: Paper Copy 
Answer each of the following questions. 
I. Answer the following questions about the article, "How Technology Gets Us Hooked". 1) The psychologist Michael Zeiler conducted research using pigeons to observe a) Mating behaviors b) The kinds of food pellets that pigeons preferred c) How they responded to various reward schedules d) How far they would go to get their preferred food. 
2) Zeiler's research results indicated   
3) Describe how Zeiler's research results are of interest to the gambling industry and those who design video games   
4) In the article the term "juice" refers to a) A liquid extracted from a fruit or vegetable b) Electrical current that is essential to the operation of computers and other devices. c) Gastric liquid secreted when a favorite food is presented to the subject d) Feedback to a video game player that keeps the player interested in continuing the game. 
5) Virtual Reality (VR) may be used for a) Gaming b) Viewing a classroom lecture in a distant location c) Consulting with a doctor face-to-face d) All the above 
6) An example of a microscopic rule used in video games is a) The player is guaranteed to win at least one game b) A response will pop up when the cursor moves over a particular box c) A sound will play when the cursor moves over a particular box d) Both b and c