Computer Mediated Communication

What was the first message sent over the Internet?

• hello

• login

• test

• lo

What type of communication allows the sender and receiver to engage at different times?

• Asynchronous Communication

• Face-to-Face Communication

• Synchronous Communication

• Nonverbal Communication

Which theory suggests that CMC strips away social cues?

• Social Identity Model

• Cues-Filtered-Out Theories

• Uses and Gratifications Theory

• Media Richness Theory

What does the Social Identity Model of Deindividuation Effects (SIDE) focus on?

• Text-based communication

• Nonverbal cues

• Media richness

• Anonymity in CMC

What is a characteristic of synchronous communication?

• Messages are received in real time

• Messages are always text-based

• Messages require no technology

• Messages are sent at different times

What does the term 'hyperpersonal interactions' refer to?

• Interactions that are only text-based

• Interactions that are less personal

• Interactions that exceed traditional FtF interactions

• Interactions that lack emotional depth

Which theory explains why people choose specific media based on their needs?

• Uses and Gratifications Theory

• Media Richness Theory

• Social Presence Theory

• Signaling Theory

What is a potential drawback of CMC according to the Cues-Filtered-Out Theories?

• Improved message clarity

• Lack of social context cues

• Enhanced nonverbal communication

• Increased social interaction

What does the Efficiency Framework suggest about CMC?

• It is always more efficient than FtF communication

• It requires less effort than FtF communication

• It may be more effortful but can lead to better outcomes

• It is less effective for task completion

What is the main focus of Signaling Theory in CMC?

• The importance of nonverbal cues

• How people interpret signals in communication

• The efficiency of message delivery

• The role of technology in communication