Which of the Following Statements About Communication Technology Is True

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about communication technology is true?

• A) People cannot experience genuine emotion caused by a technological device.
• B) Social networking sites such as Facebook diminish people's capacity for emotion.
• C) Online support communities are a viable option for helping people deal with a difficult situation.
• D) The use of emoticons does not accurately convey emotion in computer-mediated communication.

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Definitions:

Emergent Norms

Refers to the theory that norms develop spontaneously within social groups to guide behavior in atypical situations.

Nonroutine Collective Action

Spontaneous or unplanned group actions that emerge in response to unexpected events, differing from established patterns of behavior in society.

Social Relationships

Connections between individuals in a society that involve various forms of interaction, communication, and dependency.

Deprivation

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.