Early Opinions About CMC (Computer-Mediated Communication) Suggested That It Was

question 36

Multiple Choice

Early opinions about CMC (computer-mediated communication) suggested that it was an impersonal and unrewarding way to develop a relationship. Joseph Walther debunked this early opinion with his

• A) hyperpersonal perspective.
• B) self-fulfilling prophecy perspective.
• C) uses and gratifications perspective.
• D) protective-user perspective.

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