How would you apply Social Information Processing Theory to social media? Choosing a particular form of social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads), formulate a hypothesis or research question based on the theory, and describe your method for investigating it.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

Communication & Mass Media

You might also like to view...

Main ideas should have ________, meaning that they should not be loaded toward one side of the

subject. A) coherence B) completeness C) discreteness D) simplicity E) balance

Communication & Mass Media

Karen, the lacrosse team's coach, always questioned her teammates about their personal lives and took a genuine interest in their day-to-day activities

Furthermore, she showed emotional involvement toward the goals of the team and completely supported them. Which type of behavior did Karen display? a) Empath b) Neutrality c) Certainty d) Strategy

Communication & Mass Media

"Family is a well of compassion we return to for comfort in times of need" is an example of metaphor.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Communication & Mass Media

Atari was incorporated by

A. Ted Turner. B. Ralph Baer. C. Nolan Bushnell. D. Steve Russell.

Communication & Mass Media