Exam 5: Listening in a Mediated World

Why do we switch-task?

Using Skype and Twitter as examples, describe how synchrony, reach, and social presence can be used to compare various technologies.

On average, it takes ________ minutes for the multi-tasking brain to return to an original task.

People tend to confuse social media use with social interactions.

Listening effort refers to auditory resources allocated to translating a message.

Simpson is highly noise sensitive. He will likely have a greater ___________ response, than his less sensitive friends.

___________ refers to how many people who receive a mediated message.

Listening to music can help patients with neurological disorders more effectively synchronize their movements.

When Liam focuses on the person on the other end of his phone call rather than those around him _____________________ can be said to have occurred.

Teenagers who rely more on asynchronous social interactions, likely have

Noise sensitive individuals may have a higher active orienting response.

Zachery discovers his Ted talk has been seen by over 323,000 people. This number represents YouTube's reach.

When video chatting, we can see and respond to everyone in real time. A video chat represents a(n) ______________ conversation.

The two stages of executive control are ________________ and ________________.

Describe five advantages students provide for taking a face-to-face class rather than an online class.

What are the three elements of a focused social interaction?

___________ are a key element to building meaningful relationships and maintaining good mental health.

Of the following, which is the area of primary difference between focused social interactions and mediated social interactions?

Synchronous conversations occur in real time.

Mobile devices can positively contribute to social interactions that are more _________oriented.