Deck 13: Computer-Mediated Communication and Social Media

Question 1

The cues-filtered out approach suggests that computer-mediated communication is __________ at facilitating communication than face-to-face communication.

A) more enjoyable
B) more effective
C) less effective
D) more cost-efficient

Answer 1

less effective

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with the hyperpersonal model of computer-mediated communication?

A) The channel
B) Feedback
C) Receivers
D) All of the above are components of the hyperpersonal model

Answer 2

All of the above are components of the hyperpersonal model

Question 3

refers to when users online are seen primarily as members of a social group rather than as individuals

A) Depersonalization
B) Hyperpersonal communication
C) Anonymity
Correct/Incorrect
D) Reciprocity

Answer 3

Depersonalization

Question 4

Which of the following statements if correct? Depersonalization can lead to_______

A) stereotyping of others online
B) stronger identification with your social in group
C) aggression towards members of social outgroups
D) All of the above are correct

Question 5

refers to the potential resources within a network of relationships

A) Reciprocity
B) Social capital
C) Context collapse
D) None of the above

Question 6

By definition, users of computer-mediated communication communicate with ____________________

A) other humans
B) a programmed system
C) both other humans and a programmed system
D) themselves, other humans, content editors, programmers and programmed systems

Question 7

Ronny and Julia met through an online dating site last week and have been exchanging online messages since then. After many failed attempts of offline-dating, now they both feel like they finally met their soulmate.
Which model or theory best explains this situation?

A) Cues-filtered-out approach
B) Depersonalization
C) Context collapse
D) Hyperpersonal model

Question 8

How is online dating different from traditional dating?

A) Access to more potential dates
B) Initiation can be carefully crafted
C) Matching algorithms and/or user recommendations may facilitate finding dates
D) All of the above apply

Question 9

According to scholarly discussion, ______________ can be considered "fake news."

A) Fabricated information presented as news
B) News satire
C) News parody
D) All of the above

Question 10

According to the hyperpersonal model, the ______________ in computer-mediated communication allows receivers to idealize the sender.

A) Limited available cues
B) Delay of message receipt
C) Cues-filtered-out aspect
D) All of the above

Question 11

Before Karen responds to an online dating request, she carefully crafts her message. This relates to which characteristic of computer-mediated communication, discussed in the hyperpersonal model.

A) Richness of cues
B) Anonymity
C) Social capital
D) Editability