Which theory purports that individuals interacting online will adapt existing communicative
cues to replace the lack of cues in the CMC situations caused by a like of nonverbal
communication (touch, feel, taste, smell, proximity, etc.)?
A) Synchronisity Theory B) Social Information Processing Theory
C) Social Presence Theory D) Media Richness Theory
B
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What does research reveal about the sexes and expressions of empathy?
A. Women and men communicate empathy to their relational partners with equal frequency. B. It is likely that empathy has to do with one's gender as well as one's sex. C. Women will always be more empathic than men because of their innate nurturing ability. D. A relationship can be fulfilling, trusting, and intimate without expressions of empathy.
When interactants are aware of their differences and can suspend their judgment of the other in order to provide an accepting, supportive, and cooperative climate for interaction, they have built a(n) ________
a. virtual community b. third culture c. acculturation mechanism d. organic cultural community
Sergei’s friends know him to be an excellent poker player because they have not identified any “tells”--nonverbal signs that he is lying. “Tells” are a type of ______.
a. mixed message b. expectancy violation c. physical characteristic d. turn gesture
Using "mediation" to enhance long-term memory involves creating visual/mental pictures from the
information presented. Indicate whether the statement is true or false