"Social context determines the effects of high technology on skills." This argument is made by which of the following theoretical positions?
A)skill-upgrading thesis
B)deskilling thesis
C)social skill thesis
D)mixed-effects position
E)semi-skilled position

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The mixed-effects position argues that the effects of high technology on skills are not deterministic, but rather depend on the social context in which the technology is used. This position recognizes that high technology may lead to both skill upgrading and deskilling, depending on factors such as the organization of work, institutional structures, and power relations.

"Social Context Determines the Effects of High Technology on Skills