What does “presence” mean in the context of computer-mediated communication?

What will be an ideal response?


ANS: Presence is "a psychological state in which virtual [that is, computer-generated] objects are experienced as actual objects." Social presence refers to the experience of social actors through the social cues provided in various communication media.

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The National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS) works towards several initiatives. Which of the following is not something NOMAS works towards? a. Encouraging nurturance of children by fathers through Fathering Task Groups

b. Encouraging colleges and universities to develop and enrich men's studies. c. All of these are things that NOMAS encourages. d. Encouraging men to share feelings and through a series of workshops. e. Encouraging men to embrace conventional masculine traits such as aggression through defense training.

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The outline used in class has

A.) 3 parts. B.) 4 parts. C.) 5 parts. D.) 6 parts. E.) It all depends on the speech.

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The best way to test a microphone before an address is to ________

A) speak into it B) slap it C) blow into it D) try out your ?p?s? and ?b?s?

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Often, when a speaker attempts to change the feelings a person has about something, it is an attempt to change:

A. Attitudes B. Values C. Beliefs D. Mindfulness

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