Question 1

E-mail addresses can convey multiple aspects of a person's self because:

Accepted Answer

A) People can create impressions of their 'self' by choosing a particular name 
B) People have multiple selves 
C) People always have multiple e-mail addresses 
D) People do not pay attention to the domain where a user's email address is based 
A) People can create impressions of their 'self' by choosing a particular name 
B) People have multiple selves 
C) People always have multiple e-mail addresses 
D) People do not pay attention to the domain where a user's email address is based A

Question 2

Discuss the reasons why people post personal material and information on websites and blogs.

Accepted Answer

People post this kind of material for several reasons: to express themselves personally, to share information with others, to maintain connections with other people, to explore aspects of their 'self,' to create identity, and to control the picture of them that others receive.

Question 3

If you believe that spending time using the Internet means that you spend less time on other activities, you would view this relational technology as a:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Reeves and Nass believe that '

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The term 'Luddite' is an historical reference now used to characterize:

Accepted Answer

A) A person who supports the use of technology 
B) A person who opposes the use of technology 
C) A person who is indifferent to the use of technology 
D) A person who lacks awareness of technology 
A) A person who supports the use of technology 
B) A person who opposes the use of technology 
C) A person who is indifferent to the use of technology 
D) A person who lacks awareness of technology

Question 7

Both older and younger people use the Internet for self-expression to the same degree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

According to Reeves and Nass's concept of the 'media equation':

Accepted Answer

A) People do not treat technology similarly to how they treat people 
B) People do not reflect on how they use technology 
C) People do treat technology similarly to how they treat people 
D) People are more aware of how they treat technology than how they treat people 
A) People do not treat technology similarly to how they treat people 
B) People do not reflect on how they use technology 
C) People do treat technology similarly to how they treat people 
D) People are more aware of how they treat technology than how they treat people

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

Discuss the explanation that 'diffusion of innovations' theory gives for why people adopt technologies at different times.

Accepted Answer

Some people are 'early adopters' by natu

Question 15

The use of relational technologies, such as cell phones, is universally consistent across cultural and co-cultural boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Online interactions, which can be close to happening in real time but still have some delay in message sending/receiving, are referred to as being:

Accepted Answer

A) Synchronous 
B) Nonsynchronous 
C) Asynchronous 
D) Monosynchronous 
A) Synchronous 
B) Nonsynchronous 
C) Asynchronous 
D) Monosynchronous

Question 17

Iterative coordination, 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

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

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

E-mail addresses can convey multiple aspects of a person's self because:

Discuss the reasons why people post personal material and information on websites and blogs.

If you believe that spending time using the Internet means that you spend less time on other activities, you would view this relational technology as a:

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

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

The term 'Luddite' is an historical reference now used to characterize:

Both older and younger people use the Internet for self-expression to the same degree.

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

According to Reeves and Nass's concept of the 'media equation':

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

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

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:

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

Discuss the explanation that 'diffusion of innovations' theory gives for why people adopt technologies at different times.

The use of relational technologies, such as cell phones, is universally consistent across cultural and co-cultural boundaries.

Online interactions, which can be close to happening in real time but still have some delay in message sending/receiving, are referred to as being:

Iterative coordination, one form of microcoordinating social interactions through cell phones, typically involves:

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

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

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

An Overview of Communication

Histories and Contexts of Communication

Identities, Perceptions, and Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Culture and Communication

Listening

Personal Relationships

Groups and Leaders

Communication in the Workplace

Technology and Media in Everyday Life

Preparing for a Presentation

Developing a Presentation

Giving Informative and Persuasive Talks

Delivering a Presentation

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Exam 12: Interviewing

E-mail addresses can convey multiple aspects of a person's self because:

Discuss the reasons why people post personal material and information on websites and blogs.

If you believe that spending time using the Internet means that you spend less time on other activities, you would view this relational technology as a:

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

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

The term 'Luddite' is an historical reference now used to characterize:

Both older and younger people use the Internet for self-expression to the same degree.

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

According to Reeves and Nass's concept of the 'media equation':

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

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

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:

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

Discuss the explanation that 'diffusion of innovations' theory gives for why people adopt technologies at different times.

The use of relational technologies, such as cell phones, is universally consistent across cultural and co-cultural boundaries.

Online interactions, which can be close to happening in real time but still have some delay in message sending/receiving, are referred to as being:

Iterative coordination, one form of microcoordinating social interactions through cell phones, typically involves:

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

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

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

An Overview of Communication

Histories and Contexts of Communication

Identities, Perceptions, and Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Culture and Communication

Listening

Personal Relationships

Groups and Leaders

Communication in the Workplace

Technology and Media in Everyday Life

Preparing for a Presentation

Developing a Presentation

Giving Informative and Persuasive Talks

Delivering a Presentation

Filters