Question 1

Explain Reeves and Nass's concept of the 'media equation.'

Accepted Answer

Reeves and Nass believe that 'media equal life' in a way that makes our interactions with technology social, natural, and essentially the same as interacting with other people.

Question 2

According to studies cited in your text, young people adopt cell phone technology based only on the quality of the product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Midcourse adjustment, one form of microcoordinating social interactions through cell phones, typically involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  Adjusting previously-scheduled meeting times 
B)  Ignoring previously-scheduled meeting times 
C)  Progressively defining when and where to encounter someone through multiple calls 
D)  Changing plans once someone has already set out for the encounter 
A)  Adjusting previously-scheduled meeting times 
B)  Ignoring previously-scheduled meeting times 
C)  Progressively defining when and where to encounter someone through multiple calls 
D)  Changing plans once someone has already set out for the encounter D

Question 4

Ringtones do not simply inform someone of an incoming call or message; they can be viewed as a method of identity construction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If you believe that spending time using the Internet makes you more productive as a person, you would view this relational technology as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Time replacer 
B)  Time monitor 
C)  Time displacer 
D)  Time enhancer 
A)  Time replacer 
B)  Time monitor 
C)  Time displacer 
D)  Time enhancer

Question 6

The part of a social network that includes people with whom you have very close relationships and are in frequent contact is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Core ties 
B)  Weak ties 
C)  Strong ties 
D)  Significant ties 
A)  Core ties 
B)  Weak ties 
C)  Strong ties 
D)  Significant ties

Question 7

The part of a social network that includes people with whom you have less close relationships/contact and are less likely to talk about important issues is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Core ties 
B)  Weak ties 
C)  Strong ties 
D)  Significant ties 
A)  Core ties 
B)  Weak ties 
C)  Strong ties 
D)  Significant ties

Question 8

Changes in the uses of relational technologies are often initiated by social networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Visual symbols used to help substitute for nonverbal cues in online communication are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Myrmidons 
B)  Effectidons 
C)  Emoticons 
D)  Affecticons 
A)  Myrmidons 
B)  Effectidons 
C)  Emoticons 
D)  Affecticons

Question 10

Explain why people from different generations assign different meanings to relational technologies, as well as using them in a different way.

Accepted Answer

People from different generations not on

Question 11

Your authors claim that it is not fair to judge relational technologies as offering communication that is inferior to face-to-face communication because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Every form of communication has some problems 
B)  The quality of communication in any medium depends on how it is used/practiced 
C)  People will get better at online communication over time 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Every form of communication has some problems 
B)  The quality of communication in any medium depends on how it is used/practiced 
C)  People will get better at online communication over time 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Explain why an Internet user might choose a screen name that does not truly represent himself/herself.

Accepted Answer

Internet users sometimes use non-represe

Question 13

All technologies, regardless of their unique qualities, affect how we interact and relate with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Your authors challenge the research behind the media equation for the following reasons:

Accepted Answer

A)  Most of the studies used to test it come from the field of psychology 
B)  Most of the studies used to test it come from the field of communication 
C)  Most people's brains have not evolved enough to treat computers and people similarily 
D)  Most people's brains have not evolved enough to treat computers and people differently 
A)  Most of the studies used to test it come from the field of psychology 
B)  Most of the studies used to test it come from the field of communication 
C)  Most people's brains have not evolved enough to treat computers and people similarily 
D)  Most people's brains have not evolved enough to treat computers and people differently

Question 15

According to the 'diffusion of innovations' theory, technology adoption:

Accepted Answer

A)  Does not vary - everyone adopts at the same rate 
B)  Does not vary - everyone chooses not to adopt at the same rate 
C)  Varies - some people adopt new technologies earlier than others 
D)  Varies - the minority of people adopt at the same time 
A)  Does not vary - everyone adopts at the same rate 
B)  Does not vary - everyone chooses not to adopt at the same rate 
C)  Varies - some people adopt new technologies earlier than others 
D)  Varies - the minority of people adopt at the same time

Question 16

Generational differences exist in the use of relational technologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Softening of schedules, one form of microcoordinating social interactions through cell phones, typically involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  Adjusting previously-scheduled meeting times 
B)  Ignoring previously-scheduled meeting times 
C)  Progressively defining when and where to encounter someone through multiple calls 
D)  Changing plans once someone has already set out for the encounter 
A)  Adjusting previously-scheduled meeting times 
B)  Ignoring previously-scheduled meeting times 
C)  Progressively defining when and where to encounter someone through multiple calls 
D)  Changing plans once someone has already set out for the encounter

Question 18

Explain Cell Phones and Personal Relationships.

Accepted Answer

Establish boundaries and the d

Question 19

Self-disclosure on social networking sites online differs from face-to-face (FTF) self-disclosure because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Much more self-disclosure happens FTF 
B)  Online self-disclosure happens much more gradually than in FTF interaction 
C)  Online self-disclosure happens much more quickly than in FTF interactions 
D)  Self-disclosure rarely happens online 
A)  Much more self-disclosure happens FTF 
B)  Online self-disclosure happens much more gradually than in FTF interaction 
C)  Online self-disclosure happens much more quickly than in FTF interactions 
D)  Self-disclosure rarely happens online

Question 20

People using screen names on the Internet are not necessarily accurately represented by their screen names.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explain Reeves and Nass's concept of the 'media equation.'

According to studies cited in your text, young people adopt cell phone technology based only on the quality of the product.

Midcourse adjustment, one form of microcoordinating social interactions through cell phones, typically involves:

Ringtones do not simply inform someone of an incoming call or message; they can be viewed as a method of identity construction.

If you believe that spending time using the Internet makes you more productive as a person, you would view this relational technology as a:

The part of a social network that includes people with whom you have very close relationships and are in frequent contact is referred to as:

The part of a social network that includes people with whom you have less close relationships/contact and are less likely to talk about important issues is referred to as:

Changes in the uses of relational technologies are often initiated by social networks.

Visual symbols used to help substitute for nonverbal cues in online communication are called:

Explain why people from different generations assign different meanings to relational technologies, as well as using them in a different way.

Your authors claim that it is not fair to judge relational technologies as offering communication that is inferior to face-to-face communication because:

Explain why an Internet user might choose a screen name that does not truly represent himself/herself.

All technologies, regardless of their unique qualities, affect how we interact and relate with others.

Your authors challenge the research behind the media equation for the following reasons:

According to the 'diffusion of innovations' theory, technology adoption:

Generational differences exist in the use of relational technologies.

Softening of schedules, one form of microcoordinating social interactions through cell phones, typically involves:

Explain Cell Phones and Personal Relationships.

Self-disclosure on social networking sites online differs from face-to-face (FTF) self-disclosure because:

People using screen names on the Internet are not necessarily accurately represented by their screen names.

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Identities and Perceptions

Talk and Interpersonal Relationships

Groups and Leaders

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Relational Uses and Understanding of Media

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Exam 9: Technology in Everyday Life

Explain Reeves and Nass's concept of the 'media equation.'

According to studies cited in your text, young people adopt cell phone technology based only on the quality of the product.

Midcourse adjustment, one form of microcoordinating social interactions through cell phones, typically involves:

Ringtones do not simply inform someone of an incoming call or message; they can be viewed as a method of identity construction.

If you believe that spending time using the Internet makes you more productive as a person, you would view this relational technology as a:

The part of a social network that includes people with whom you have very close relationships and are in frequent contact is referred to as:

The part of a social network that includes people with whom you have less close relationships/contact and are less likely to talk about important issues is referred to as:

Changes in the uses of relational technologies are often initiated by social networks.

Visual symbols used to help substitute for nonverbal cues in online communication are called:

Explain why people from different generations assign different meanings to relational technologies, as well as using them in a different way.

Your authors claim that it is not fair to judge relational technologies as offering communication that is inferior to face-to-face communication because:

Explain why an Internet user might choose a screen name that does not truly represent himself/herself.

All technologies, regardless of their unique qualities, affect how we interact and relate with others.

Your authors challenge the research behind the media equation for the following reasons:

According to the 'diffusion of innovations' theory, technology adoption:

Generational differences exist in the use of relational technologies.

Softening of schedules, one form of microcoordinating social interactions through cell phones, typically involves:

Explain Cell Phones and Personal Relationships.

Self-disclosure on social networking sites online differs from face-to-face (FTF) self-disclosure because:

People using screen names on the Internet are not necessarily accurately represented by their screen names.

An Overview of Everyday Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Identities and Perceptions

Talk and Interpersonal Relationships

Groups and Leaders

Culture and Communication

Relational Uses and Understanding of Media

Preparing for a Public Presentation

Developing a Public Presentation

Relating Through Informative Speeches and Persuasive Speeches

Delivering a Public Presentation

Interviewing

Filters