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What role do cultures play in interpersonal interactions?
What role do cultures play in interpersonal interactions?
- They enhance the effectiveness of the communicative tools used.
- They have no impact on the communication exchange.
- They solely dictate the outcomes of the interaction.
- They influence the communicative exchange even if not directly examined. (correct)
What aspect of communication does CMC primarily explore?
What aspect of communication does CMC primarily explore?
- The psychological effects of television
- How humans adapt to new communication methods (correct)
- The history of face-to-face interaction
- The emergence of print media
What was one of the initial focuses of foundational CMC research in the early 1990s?
What was one of the initial focuses of foundational CMC research in the early 1990s?
- Studying facial expressions in face-to-face communication.
- Understanding cross-cultural communication methods.
- Analyzing the effects of social media on relationships.
- Examining nonverbal and verbal communication. (correct)
Which of the following describes a unique feature of CMC compared to offline communication?
Which of the following describes a unique feature of CMC compared to offline communication?
How does CMC allow researchers to study persuasive messaging?
How does CMC allow researchers to study persuasive messaging?
How do tools like LinkedIn benefit users in their job search?
How do tools like LinkedIn benefit users in their job search?
In what context has CMC become integrated with organizational communication?
In what context has CMC become integrated with organizational communication?
What is masspersonal communication?
What is masspersonal communication?
What opportunity does CMC present for understanding human interaction?
What opportunity does CMC present for understanding human interaction?
Why is CMC considered effective in exploring certain communication processes?
Why is CMC considered effective in exploring certain communication processes?
What aspect of human interaction does CMC help to probe?
What aspect of human interaction does CMC help to probe?
How is CMC utilized in the dating context?
How is CMC utilized in the dating context?
What differentiates CMC from other communication subdisciplines?
What differentiates CMC from other communication subdisciplines?
What distinguishes computer-mediated communication (CMC) from traditional communication?
What distinguishes computer-mediated communication (CMC) from traditional communication?
What typically does not occur in offline interactions compared to online interactions?
What typically does not occur in offline interactions compared to online interactions?
What is a significant characteristic of CMC that researchers find valuable?
What is a significant characteristic of CMC that researchers find valuable?
What is one of the main communicative possibilities enabled by CMC?
What is one of the main communicative possibilities enabled by CMC?
In what ways can CMC be used in academic studies?
In what ways can CMC be used in academic studies?
What does the term 'intergroup communication' refer to in the context of CMC?
What does the term 'intergroup communication' refer to in the context of CMC?
Why is it said that simply moving offline processes online is not beneficial for studying CMC?
Why is it said that simply moving offline processes online is not beneficial for studying CMC?
How can CMC influence understanding within organizations?
How can CMC influence understanding within organizations?
What role does CMC play at academic communication conferences?
What role does CMC play at academic communication conferences?
What is meant by the 'convergence' of subdisciplines through CMC?
What is meant by the 'convergence' of subdisciplines through CMC?
Which statement about CMC and relational dynamics is correct?
Which statement about CMC and relational dynamics is correct?
How does computer-mediated communication (CMC) primarily differentiate itself from face-to-face (FtF) communication?
How does computer-mediated communication (CMC) primarily differentiate itself from face-to-face (FtF) communication?
What role does CMC play in relation to other communication subdisciplines?
What role does CMC play in relation to other communication subdisciplines?
In which scenario is masspersonal communication illustrated?
In which scenario is masspersonal communication illustrated?
What is one of the primary benefits of researching CMC as a subdiscipline?
What is one of the primary benefits of researching CMC as a subdiscipline?
What is a common challenge in distinguishing between CMC and traditional communication methods?
What is a common challenge in distinguishing between CMC and traditional communication methods?
Why is CMC considered a volatile and engaging area of study?
Why is CMC considered a volatile and engaging area of study?
Which of the following best describes the unique aspect of CMC as a subdiscipline?
Which of the following best describes the unique aspect of CMC as a subdiscipline?
How does CMC raise fundamental questions about human interaction?
How does CMC raise fundamental questions about human interaction?
What characterizes computer-mediated communication (CMC)?
What characterizes computer-mediated communication (CMC)?
Which statement best explains masspersonal communication?
Which statement best explains masspersonal communication?
How does social media impact interpersonal messages?
How does social media impact interpersonal messages?
Which aspect of CMC has been significantly influenced by technological advancements such as videoconferencing?
Which aspect of CMC has been significantly influenced by technological advancements such as videoconferencing?
Why is CMC considered a unique subfield of communication studies?
Why is CMC considered a unique subfield of communication studies?
Which of the following is NOT an example of CMC?
Which of the following is NOT an example of CMC?
How have modern definitions of 'computers' evolved?
How have modern definitions of 'computers' evolved?
What tension does CMC uniquely address?
What tension does CMC uniquely address?
Study Notes
Definition and Scope of CMC
- Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) refers to the exchange of meaning between individuals through digital technologies.
- Distinction between CMC and voice communication (e.g., VoIP) raises questions about the medium's influence on interaction.
- CMC encompasses more than verbal messages, integrating nonverbal cues through richer bandwidth.
CMC in the Communication Discipline
- CMC is a subdiscipline within communication science, akin to interpersonal, group, and organizational communication.
- It uniquely spans and intersects with other communication subdisciplines, fostering novel research questions about human interaction.
- Provides a framework for isolating variables in communication that are often confounded in face-to-face interactions.
Convergence of CMC
- Early CMC research focused on nonverbal and verbal communication, using text-based tools to isolate communicative effects.
- Online communication channels, like LinkedIn and dating sites, illustrate how CMC integrates into organizational and interpersonal communication.
- CMC allows for geographical and cultural connection, enhancing understanding of intercultural communication dynamics.
- Questions regarding online community interactions (e.g., sports fandom on Discord) exemplify the intergroup and intragroup communication aspects of CMC.
Divergence in CMC
- CMC transcends merely transferring offline communication processes to online environments, revealing distinct online communication characteristics.
- New channels and cues provided by CMC alter interaction dynamics, making social connections easily navigable and visible (e.g., on Facebook or LinkedIn).
- Communicative practices like masspersonal communication illustrate the unique interaction styles that emerge through CMC, blending personal and public messages.
Characteristics of CMC
- CMC explores adaptative communication behaviors in response to emerging digital platforms, altering traditional interaction patterns.
- The public nature of online messages can create novel interactions, such as a private thank-you in response to a public birthday wish on social media.
The Nature of CMC
- CMC involves the transmission of meaning that emphasizes mediation's effects on communication processes among individuals.
- The conceptualization of "computers" has evolved to include various digital devices beyond traditional desktops, encompassing smartphones and wearables.
- Understanding CMC requires situating it within its overarching technological context, recognizing its relevance in contemporary communication dynamics.
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This quiz explores the definition, scope, and significance of Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) within the communication discipline. It highlights the differences between CMC and traditional voice communication, as well as the unique contributions of CMC to research on human interaction.
