Question

Which of the following is the best replacement for the word psychogeography in the text below?

What characterizes these online communities in which an increasing number of us are spending our time? Social networking sites have a peculiar psychogeography.

A) Idea of a place
B) Interaction on social media
C) Online community
D)Thought process

Answer 1

The best replacement for the word psychogeography in the text below is probably letter c: Online community. Social networking sites have a peculiar online community, since anyone can express how they feel without even confronting into each other and and without full responsibility.

Answer 2

Psychogeography is a word that is coined by two terms: psycho and geography. Psycho refers to matters of the mind like psychology, psychopath, etc. Geography is the study of landmarks, landscapes or seascapes and their relationship with the people and environment. Therefore, psychogeography must refer to an idea of a place. The answer is A.