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?

    <p>Enhancing how content is produced and delivered</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It may have limitations in reach compared to other mediums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does McLuhan identify about new media?

    <p>It extends a part of man while amputating other parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By expanding the potential for instant and wide information access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an affordance?

    <p>Text messaging allows instant communication but might limit oral communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Shaping a person's sense of self while inhibiting other opportunities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It expands networks globally at the expense of physical interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Amplification of capacity for long distances but restriction from physical exertion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It builds a network of information but may lead to vulnerability to misinformation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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