Question 1

The use of cell phones can shape and affect relationships because:

Accepted Answer

A) Giving or denying your cell number to someone does not imply relational boundaries 
B) Constant connection through cell calls implies the relationship is not important 
C) Cell phones allow people to share experiences even when physically separated 
D) Cell phones rarely are used for social coordination 
A) Giving or denying your cell number to someone does not imply relational boundaries 
B) Constant connection through cell calls implies the relationship is not important 
C) Cell phones allow people to share experiences even when physically separated 
D) Cell phones rarely are used for social coordination

Question 2

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 3

Fears about the impact of technology on communication are unique to today's generation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The research on the media equation reveals that:

Accepted Answer

A) Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to mistrust authority 
B) Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to mistrust lack of authority 
C) Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to evaluate authority more positively 
D) Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to evaluate authority less positively 
A) Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to mistrust authority 
B) Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to mistrust lack of authority 
C) Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to evaluate authority more positively 
D) Whether dealing with computers or people, we tend to evaluate authority less positively

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Face-to-face (FTF) interactions, which happen in real time and do not delay 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 7

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 8

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 9

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

Question 10

Online communication is more likely to result in misunderstanding than face-to-face (FTF) interaction because:

Accepted Answer

A) Online communication has more nonverbal cues than FTF interaction 
B) Online communication has fewer nonverbal cues than FTF interaction 
C) Online communication has the same number of nonverbal cues as does FTF interaction 
D) Neither online nor FTF communication has nonverbal cues 
A) Online communication has more nonverbal cues than FTF interaction 
B) Online communication has fewer nonverbal cues than FTF interaction 
C) Online communication has the same number of nonverbal cues as does FTF interaction 
D) Neither online nor FTF communication has nonverbal cues

Question 11

Generational differences exist in the use of relational technologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

The use of cell phones can shape and affect relationships because:

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

Fears about the impact of technology on communication are unique to today's generation.

The research on the media equation reveals that:

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

Face-to-face (FTF) interactions, which happen in real time and do not delay message sending/receiving, are referred to as being:

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:

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

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

Online communication is more likely to result in misunderstanding than face-to-face (FTF) interaction because:

Generational differences exist in the use of relational technologies.

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

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

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The use of cell phones can shape and affect relationships because:

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

Fears about the impact of technology on communication are unique to today's generation.

The research on the media equation reveals that:

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

Face-to-face (FTF) interactions, which happen in real time and do not delay message sending/receiving, are referred to as being:

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:

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

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

Online communication is more likely to result in misunderstanding than face-to-face (FTF) interaction because:

Generational differences exist in the use of relational technologies.

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

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

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