Effects of Computer-Mediated Communication on Deception and Relationships

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How does the medium of communication affect our ability to detect lies?

Makes it harder to communicate truthfully
Diminishes our ability to detect lies (correct)
Enhances our ability to detect lies
Has no impact on our ability to detect lies

Why are online friendships sometimes considered different from real-world friendships?

Since online relationships are always mutually exclusive
Only because of the substantial crossover between online and offline networks
Because of the absence of spatial space
Due to differences in levels of disclosure (correct)

What is a common feature of online social network sites in terms of relationships?

They primarily focus on strong social ties
They often capture many types of relationships (correct)
They exclude family relationships
They are limited to friendships only

What is a key emphasis in self-presentation online according to the text?

Anonymity and disclosure (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do people behave online to influence how others treat them?

By behaving in desired ways (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary motivation for impression management online, based on the text?

To control how others perceive them (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did the study find regarding self-reported time spent on Facebook and actual word count?

Self-reported time was positively correlated with actual word count (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behaviors was associated with self-reported attention seeking on Facebook?

Posts designed to reach many friends (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the study find about the relationship between the number of friends on Facebook and extraversion scores?

Positive correlation between number of friends and extraversion scores (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of Facebook posts were correlated with agreeableness and everyday emotional support?

Posts expressing emotions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion can be drawn about online behavior based on the study?

Online behavior is consistent with real-life behaviors and personality traits (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the text suggest online social networking creates a unique social dynamic?

By providing insight into someone's personality through their online profile (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main finding regarding personality expression in the study?

All means for the internet version were below the offline version for all 5 dimensions. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key conclusion drawn from comparing online and real-life impressions in the study by Weisbuch, Ivcevic, & Ambady (2009)?

Real-life interactions provided more accurate impressions of individuals compared to their Facebook profiles. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of online profiles was NOT considered in the comparison between online and real-life impressions?

Nonverbal behavior rated by vocal expression, smiling, and facial expressivity. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the study comparing online and real-life impressions, how was 'disclosure' measured?

By how much participants spoke about themselves and whether they disclosed more information than the confederate. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the study by Weisbuch, Ivcevic, & Ambady (2009) find about Facebook profiles in terms of likability?

Participants were more likeable on their Facebook profiles than in real life. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a decrease in personality expression online according to the text?

Attributed to the situational context and environment online. (D) Signup and view all the answers