Exam 2: Mediated Interpersonal Communication

Which series of communication channels is arranged from smallest to largest?

Throughout history, which factor has remained a powerful predictor of relationship formation and maintenance?

Online communicators self-disclose at lower rates and share fewer emotions than they would in person.

Despite weekly lunches, you feel that you and a close friend are drifting apart. So, in addition to texting and posting on her Facebook wall, you decide to phone and email her occasionally. This behavior is consistent with which theory?

Identify two reasons people may underestimate the size of their social media audience?

A member of Generation Z, Kristen dates, sleeps, and hangs out with friends less than her mother did when she was a teen. According to research on trends in technology use, which device is most likely to blame?

Firing off a hostile email with no concern for the consequences is an example of __________.

Which term refers to how individuals use mediated communication to reach large audiences in ways that forge and sustain personal connections?

What should you do when you're not sure if it's okay to share a message on social media?

You follow others on Facebook and Instagram, but you never Like, comment, or post. In other words, you prefer __________.

Masspersonal posts are well suited as a primary means of communicating with the people close to you about important topics.

Mediated channels are richer than face-to-face communication.

Explain how masspersonal communication is beneficial.

Which series ranks interview interaction from lean to rich communication?

Texting and social media are standard channels for professional etiquette.

Which features distinguish mediated interpersonal communication from masspersonal communication?

Mediated communication is __________ than most face-to-face communication.

The mere presence of mobile devices can have a negative effect on closeness, connection, and conversation quality during face-to-face discussions of personal topics.

The ambiguity of the Facebook Like is part of its appeal.

Your local barista recommends a new Thai restaurant that just opened down the street. This exchange demonstrates the usefulness of __________ in relationships.