// Glossary
Knowledge Gap
6 topics
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Between Envy and Respect Toward Knowledgeable People
The difference in the amount of information and knowledge acquired between high and low socioeconomic status groups, which also underlies emotional reactions.
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Does the Passion for Learning Persist?
The hypothesis that as the overall volume of information in society increases, the gap between those who possess knowledge and those who do not widens. Differences in educational level and access environment lie at its root.
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Between Receiving Information and Understanding It
The hypothesis that even as access to information increases, gaps in knowledge widen due to differences in comprehension ability and background knowledge. A classic theme in media effects theory.
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Where Does the Fear of Learning Come From?
The difference in the amount of information and knowledge acquired between high and low socioeconomic status groups. The hypothesis that this gap widens with the development of mass media.
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How Do Knowledge Gaps Affect Human Relationships
The disparity in the ability to acquire and utilize information and knowledge due to differences in socioeconomic status or educational background.
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When Did You Notice the Knowledge Gap?
The unequal state in the quantity, quality, or accessibility of knowledge between individuals or social groups. A concept used in communication research and sociology of education.