Using Weiss’s provisions of relationships, explain some of the reasons people are drawn to social media.

What will be an ideal response?


People are drawn to social media for a wide variety of reasons. They may feel disconnected in some way and wish to reach out to others they believe can provide a sense of comfort. Social networking sites offer the opportunity for individuals to develop relationships that make them feel supported when they feel alone and/or need assistance. On these websites, people can express their needs, as well as engage in social interactions as often as they wish.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Individuals' perceptions of their communication competencies generally do not influence their organizational experiences

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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New mass media will require a completely different way to write news stories, radically changing the basic principles of news writing

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Explain the concept of probability. Using concrete examples, illustrate what possibility, probability, and certainty are.

What will be an ideal response?

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