Social Information Processing Theory Suggests That

question 55

Multiple Choice

Social information processing theory suggests that

• A) emoticons are a good substitute for nonverbal feedback.
• B) miscommunication occurs most often on social media.
• C) you take greater care in choosing your words via social media.
• D) mediated communication is less personal.
• E) social media lacks nonverbal cues.

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