16 Questions
What is one of the basic laws of attraction mentioned in the text?
Proximity increases likelihood of relationships
In computer-mediated communication (CMC), which factor is considered less important for attraction compared to face-to-face (FtF) interaction?
Proximity
According to the Social identity and deindividuation (SIDE) theory, what does it suggest about social identities?
Greater salience in group contexts
Which aspect of self-disclosure involves discussing the intimacy level and number of areas disclosed?
Breadth and depth respectively
How does the text suggest attitude similarity influences attraction between individuals?
People are more attracted to those similar to them
What type of information on social media platforms plays a role in impression formation?
Self-generated info
Which medium is considered more suitable for relationship maintenance than email according to the text?
Instant Messaging (IM)
What principle states that information more difficult to manipulate will be judged as more reliable?
Warranting principle
Which type of relationship requires the use of multiple media channels for maintenance?
Close relationships
Which social media platform is better for maintaining a wider network of loose contacts?
Facebook (FB)
Which aspect of mediated communication is often neglected when maintaining long-distance relationships?
Physicalness
What is viewed as superficial and self-serving on Facebook?
Public self-disclosure
Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 strategies for mediating intimate relationships via technology?
Information transmission
Which psychological need shapes our views of technologies according to the text?
Relatedness
What role does social media typically play in relationships according to the text?
Maintaining long-distance relationships
What are the 6 strategies for mediating intimate relationships via technology?
Gift giving, Awareness, Memories, Expressivity, Joint action, Physicalness
Explore the various aspects of social media usage and its impact on relationship formation, including modalities, affordances, visibility settings, editability, persistence, association, and the basic laws of attraction. Learn about self-disclosure and the role of mutual attraction in initiating interactions.
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