Computer rage

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/computer-rage

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the psychological trigger?Perceived loss of control and unmet expectations of technology
2. What is the behavioral spectrum?From verbal outbursts to physical assault on hardware
3. Why do people get so mad at computers?People get mad when the computer stops working when they need it, and they feel powerless and frustrated.
4. How can you stop computer rage before it gets worse?Try to stay calm, take a break, and ask for help or look for a solution instead of hitting the keyboard.

Psychological Response: An emotional or mental reaction to a situation or stimulus.
Ubiquitous: Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Cognitive Dissonance: Mental discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs or values.