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Understanding Mediation in Communication and Social Interactions

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Understanding Mediation in Communication and Social Interactions

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What role does a medium play in shaping the way people make meaning and create social identities?

It limits people's perception of the world

It extends an individual's perception of the world (correct)

It has no impact on shaping meaning or social identities

It restricts how people communicate thoughts

According to Marshall McLuhan, what is media considered to be?

An obstacle to human development

An extension of man (correct)

A barrier to personal growth

A limitation to human communication

How does a microphone act as a medium according to the text?

By serving as a barrier to communication

By restricting a person's vocal range

By limiting the reach of a person's message

By amplifying a person's volume range (correct)

What is the primary function of new media, as described in the text?

Enhancing how content is produced and delivered (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about a person's basic medium, like the mouth?

It may have limitations in reach compared to other mediums (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does McLuhan identify about new media?

It extends a part of man while amputating other parts. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the internet impact people's learning capacity?

By expanding the potential for instant and wide information access (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an affordance?

Text messaging allows instant communication but might limit oral communication. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Being' in the context of affordances and constraints?

Shaping a person's sense of self while inhibiting other opportunities. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is social media related to the concept of 'Relating' with regard to affordances and constraints?

It expands networks globally at the expense of physical interactions. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does driving a car illustrate in terms of affordances and constraints?

Amplification of capacity for long distances but restriction from physical exertion. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes the concept of 'Thinking' in relation to affordances and constraints?

It builds a network of information but may lead to vulnerability to misinformation. (A) Signup and view all the answers