156 Questions
Who is the Acquisitions Editor for the book?
Natalie Mandziuk
Where is the headquarters of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. located?
Lanham, Maryland
What is the copyright year of the book?
2021
According to the text, what does a one-bit dot symbolize in a romantic relationship?
A means of remaining close
According to the text, why do people often communicate with others online?
To feel close to them
According to the text, what does CMC allow in terms of communication?
Facilitates electronic propinquity
According to the text, what is propinquity influenced by?
Task complexity, communication skills, and communication rules
Which factor decreases propinquity?
Greater task complexity
What can increase propinquity of a medium?
Greater communication skills
Why does propinquity decrease with more available media choices?
Users are forced to make the best of limited tools for communication
According to the theory of electronic propinquity, which of the following factors influences the psychological perception of closeness with a communication partner?
Channel bandwidth
What does channel bandwidth refer to in the theory of electronic propinquity?
The rate of data transfer enabled by the Internet connection
Which medium has higher bandwidth in the context of electronic propinquity?
Skype audiovisual conference
What is the relationship between mutual directionality and electronic propinquity?
Positive
According to the text, what is the definition of interpersonal communication?
Communication between relational partners facilitated by digital technologies
Based on the text, how are digital natives and immigrants distinguished?
Digital immigrants adopt technology at a later stage in life
According to the text, how do CMC tools impact perceptions of communication partners?
CMC tools can create both equal and inflated perceptions of communication partners
Based on the text, what is the main difference between interpersonal communication and masspersonal communication?
Interpersonal communication involves exchanging socioemotional information, while masspersonal communication does not
According to the text, what are some differences between digital natives and digital immigrants?
Digital natives have a different language and vocabulary, process information faster, and are more comfortable with online communication
What is the definition of interpersonal communication?
Communication that involves at least two interactants and allows for the formation of meaningful relationships
What is the role of interpersonal communication in our daily lives?
It helps us maintain close relationships with friends, family, and coworkers
What is propinquity?
The perception of relational or psychological closeness felt toward another person
According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), what happens when the opportunities and channels for interaction are limited?
Communicators spend more time considering and structuring their messages
What did the initial test of TEP in 1981 find?
No support for the propositions of TEP
Why was TEP generally ignored by media and CMC researchers for thirty years?
Limited media available at the time
What did Walther and Bazarova's 2008 test of TEP find?
Strong support for the effect of bandwidth and media choice on electronic propinquity
According to the text, what is the classification of the book?
TK5105.6.C37 2021
Where is the London office of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. located?
6 Tinworth Street, London SE11 5AL, United Kingdom
According to the text, why do people often communicate with others online?
To exchange emotions and feelings
What is the definition of interpersonal communication?
Communication between two or more individuals
According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what happens when the opportunities and channels for interaction are limited?
Propinquity decreases
According to the text, what is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?
Digital natives are more comfortable communicating online
According to the text, what is the definition of interpersonal communication?
Communication that involves at least two interactants
According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what happens when the opportunities and channels for interaction are limited?
Psychological closeness decreases
According to the text, how do CMC tools impact perceptions of communication partners?
CMC tools enhance perceptions of relational closeness
According to the theory of electronic propinquity, which factor influences the psychological perception of closeness with a communication partner?
Channel bandwidth
What did Philepe Korzenny propose in 1978?
The theory of electronic propinquity
What is the relationship between mutual directionality and electronic propinquity?
Mutual directionality is positively associated with electronic propinquity
What did the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) put forward in 1978?
The idea that mediated interactions could allow individuals to feel close to each other
According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), what is the relationship between channel bandwidth and perception of social closeness?
As channel bandwidth increases, perception of social closeness increases
What did Walther and Bazarova's 2008 test of TEP find?
Their test found strong support for the propositions of TEP
What was the purpose of Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study?
To test the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP)
According to the text, what is the definition of a digital native?
An individual who grew up with technology
What did couples in Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study report about the one-bit cue?
They felt closer and more intimate as a result of the one-bit cue
According to the text, how do digital immigrants differ from digital natives?
Digital immigrants did not have access to interactive digital technologies growing up
According to the text, how do CMC tools impact perceptions of communication partners?
CMC tools can create both equal and inflated perceptions of communication partners
According to the text, what is the main difference between interpersonal communication and masspersonal communication?
Interpersonal communication is focused on personal relationships, while masspersonal communication occurs on social media
What factors influence propinquity in electronic communication?
Task complexity, communication skills, and communication rules
How does task complexity affect propinquity?
As task complexity increases, propinquity decreases
What role do communication skills play in propinquity?
Communication skills can increase the propinquity of a medium
How do communication rules and available media choices affect propinquity?
More communication rules and fewer available media choices decrease propinquity
According to the text, what is the classification of the book?
Non-fiction
According to the text, what is the relationship between mutual directionality and electronic propinquity?
They are positively correlated
Where is the headquarters of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. located?
Lanham, Maryland
According to the text, what are some examples of how CMC allows people to feel close to others?
Posting on a friend's Facebook wall
According to the text, what is the purpose of a one-bit dot in a romantic relationship?
To express love and affection
According to the text, what is the main advantage of CMC in forming and maintaining relationships?
It allows for rich communication
According to the text, what is the definition of a digital native?
Someone who grew up with technology
According to the text, how do digital immigrants differ from digital natives?
Digital immigrants may adopt technology later in life
What is the main difference between interpersonal communication and masspersonal communication, according to the text?
Interpersonal communication is one-to-one, while masspersonal communication is one-to-many
According to the text, how do CMC tools impact perceptions of communication partners?
CMC tools create inflated perceptions of communication partners
What is the definition of propinquity in the context of electronic communication?
The sense of psychological closeness with a communication partner
According to the text, how does task complexity affect propinquity?
Higher task complexity leads to lower levels of propinquity
According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what factors influence propinquity in electronic communication?
Communication rules and available media choices
According to the text, how do communication rules and available media choices affect propinquity?
More communication rules and more media choices lead to lower levels of propinquity
What did Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study find about the effect of lower-bandwidth channels on psychological closeness?
Lower-bandwidth channels increased psychological closeness.
What did Walther and Bazarova's (2008) test of TEP reveal about the impact of multiple modes of mediated interaction on social closeness?
Multiple modes of mediated interaction increased social closeness.
Why was the initial test of TEP in 1981 considered a failure?
The test did not control for media alternatives to communication.
What did couples in Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study report about the one-bit cue?
Couples found the one-bit cue helpful and meaningful.
What is the definition of propinquity?
The perception of relational or psychological closeness felt toward another person.
What was the purpose of the earliest Internet researchers in the late 1970s?
To learn about and access the Internet as they entered college or job fields.
What is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?
Digital natives speak a different language.
What is the role of interpersonal communication in our daily lives?
Interpersonal communication helps us maintain close relationships with friends, family, and coworkers.
According to the theory of electronic propinquity, which factor is NOT one of the specific factors that influence the psychological perception of closeness with a communication partner?
Task complexity
What does the term 'bandwidth' refer to in the theory of electronic propinquity?
The capacity of a channel to carry multiple cues
According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what is the relationship between mutual directionality and electronic propinquity?
Mutual directionality is positively associated with electronic propinquity
What did psychologist Philepe Korzenny propose in 1978?
The theory of electronic propinquity
Where is the headquarters of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. located?
Lanham, Maryland
What is the definition of propinquity?
The physical proximity or nearness between individuals
What did Walther and Bazarova's (2008) test of TEP reveal about the impact of multiple modes of mediated interaction on social closeness?
Multiple modes of mediated interaction increase social closeness
According to the text, what is the purpose of a one-bit dot in a romantic relationship?
To remind someone you're thinking of them
According to the text, what is the main advantage of CMC in forming and maintaining relationships?
Facilitates electronic propinquity
According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what happens when the opportunities and channels for interaction are limited?
Psychological closeness decreases
According to the text, what is the definition of a digital native?
An individual who grew up with technology
According to the text, what is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?
Digital natives have a better understanding of technology
According to the text, how do CMC tools impact perceptions of communication partners?
CMC tools create inflated perceptions of communication partners
According to the text, what is the main advantage of CMC in forming and maintaining relationships?
CMC allows for communication between relational partners
According to the text, what is the perception of relational or psychological closeness felt toward another person called?
Psychological closeness
According to the text, what is the definition of interpersonal communication?
Exchanges between at least two interactants that allow the participants to form a meaningful understanding and/or relationship based on their individual selves, traits, and personalities
According to the text, what did scholars in the early 1990s base their study of CMC on?
The way they used CMC in their labs and personal lives: interpersonally
According to the text, what is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?
All of the above
According to the text, what are some factors that influence propinquity in electronic communication?
Task complexity, communication skills, and communication rules
According to the text, how does task complexity affect propinquity?
Task complexity decreases propinquity
According to the text, what is the role of communication skills in increasing propinquity?
Communication skills can increase propinquity
According to the text, how do communication rules and available media choices affect propinquity?
Communication rules and available media choices can decrease propinquity
According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), what is the relationship between bandwidth and perception of social closeness?
Increasing bandwidth leads to stronger perception of social closeness
What did Kaye and colleagues (2005) find in their study on long-distance relationships and the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP)?
Couples felt closer and more intimate with the use of a one-bit cue
Why was the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) generally ignored by media and computer-mediated communication (CMC) researchers for thirty years?
The initial test of TEP in 1981 did not find support for its propositions
What did Walther and Bazarova's (2008) test of the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) find?
Strong support for the propositions of TEP
According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), what is the relationship between channel bandwidth and perception of social closeness?
As channel bandwidth increases, perception of social closeness increases.
What factors influence propinquity in electronic communication?
Channel bandwidth, mutual directionality, task complexity, communication skills, communication rules, and available media choices.
What did psychologist Philepe Korzenny propose in 1978?
The theory of electronic propinquity (TEP).
What is the definition of propinquity in the context of electronic communication?
The perception of psychological closeness with a communication partner.
According to the text, what is the classification of the book?
Non-fiction
According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), what is the relationship between channel bandwidth and perception of social closeness?
As channel bandwidth increases, perception of social closeness increases
Where is the headquarters of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. located?
Lanham, Maryland
According to the text, what is the main purpose of using CMC tools?
To exchange emotions and feelings
According to the text, why do people use CMC tools?
To feel close to others
According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what is the role of CMC in forming and maintaining relationships?
CMC facilitates electronic propinquity
According to the text, what is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?
Digital natives are more comfortable communicating online.
According to the text, what is the definition of interpersonal communication?
Interpersonal communication involves exchanges between at least two interactants that allow the participants to form a meaningful understanding and/or relationship.
According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what factors influence propinquity in electronic communication?
Perception of relational closeness and social attraction.
According to the text, how do CMC tools impact perceptions of communication partners?
CMC tools increase perceptions of relational closeness.
According to the text, what is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?
Digital natives have always had access to technology in their lives.
According to the text, why do people often communicate with others online?
All of the above.
According to the text, what is the definition of interpersonal communication?
Communication between relational partners.
According to the text, what is the main advantage of computer-mediated communication (CMC) in forming and maintaining relationships?
CMC facilitates interpersonal relationships.
According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), which factor is NOT one of the specific factors that influence the psychological perception of closeness with a communication partner?
Task complexity
What is the relationship between mutual directionality and electronic propinquity?
Mutual directionality is positively associated with electronic propinquity
What did Walther and Bazarova's (2008) test of the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) find?
The theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) was partially supported by their test
What did couples in Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study report about the one-bit cue?
Couples reported mixed responses about the impact of the one-bit cue
According to the text, what are some factors that influence propinquity in electronic communication?
Task complexity, communication skills, and communication rules
What is the impact of task complexity on propinquity?
As task complexity increases, propinquity decreases
According to the text, how do communication rules and available media choices affect propinquity?
As the number of communication rules increases, propinquity decreases. More available media choices also decrease propinquity
How does the number of available media choices impact propinquity?
As the number of available media choices increases, propinquity decreases
What did Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study find about the effect of lower-bandwidth channels on psychological closeness?
Lower-bandwidth channels increased psychological closeness
According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), what is the relationship between channel bandwidth and perception of social closeness?
Higher channel bandwidth leads to higher perception of social closeness
What did Walther and Bazarova's (2008) test of TEP reveal about the impact of multiple modes of mediated interaction on social closeness?
Multiple modes of mediated interaction increase social closeness
According to the text, what did couples in Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study report about the one-bit cue?
Couples found the one-bit cue meaningful
According to the text, what is the role of an acquisitions editor?
To borrow material from other sources
According to the text, what is the purpose of the British Library Cataloguing in Publication Information?
To classify the book according to a specific system
According to the text, what is the main difference between an imprint and a copyright?
An imprint is a publishing company's brand, while a copyright protects the author's rights
According to the text, why do people use CMC tools?
To feel close to someone even when separated by distance
According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what is the role of CMC in forming and maintaining relationships?
CMC allows rich communication that facilitates electronic propinquity
What is the impact of task complexity on propinquity?
Task complexity decreases propinquity
What did the initial test of the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) find?
None of the proposed relationships were supported.
What did Walther and Bazarova's (2008) test of TEP find?
Strong support for the propositions of TEP.
What did Kaye and colleagues (2005) find in their study on long-distance relationships and TEP?
Couples felt closer and more intimate through a one-bit cue.
What is the impact of task complexity on propinquity?
Task complexity decreases propinquity.
What factors influence propinquity in electronic communication?
Task complexity, communication skills, and communication rules
How does task complexity affect propinquity?
Task complexity decreases propinquity
What is the relationship between mutual directionality and electronic propinquity?
Mutual directionality increases electronic propinquity
What is the role of communication skills in increasing propinquity?
Communication skills increase propinquity
According to the text, what is the definition of interpersonal communication?
Exchanges between at least two interactants that allow the participants to form a meaningful understanding and/or relationship
According to the text, what is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?
Digital natives typically speak a different language and are more comfortable communicating online than digital immigrants
According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), what is the role of CMC in forming and maintaining relationships?
CMC tools can facilitate interpersonal communication
According to the text, why do people often communicate with others online?
To feel closer to others
What did psychologist Philepe Korzenny put forward in 1978 regarding electronic propinquity?
The idea that people could feel emotionally close to others online
What does the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) predict?
The psychological perception of closeness with a communication partner is influenced by several specific factors
What is the role of channel bandwidth in electronic propinquity?
Channels with higher bandwidth create a greater sense of psychological closeness
What is the relationship between mutual directionality and electronic propinquity?
Mutual directionality is positively associated with electronic propinquity
What is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants, according to the text?
Digital natives have always had access to technology, while digital immigrants adopted it later in life.
According to the text, how do digital immigrants differ from digital natives?
Digital immigrants do not learn new media and tools as quickly as digital natives.
According to the text, what is the main advantage of computer-mediated communication (CMC) in forming and maintaining relationships?
CMC allows people to feel close to others and exchange socioemotional information.
According to the text, what is the main difference between interpersonal communication and masspersonal communication?
Interpersonal communication is more personal and individual-focused, while masspersonal communication occurs on a larger scale and involves a wider audience.
Test your knowledge on the theory of Electronic Propinquity and its impact on communication. Explore how limited opportunities and channels for interaction can affect the way communicators structure their messages. Learn about the research conducted by Korzenny and Bauer in 1981 and the outcomes they obtained.
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