In Computer-Mediated Communication, the Hyperpersonal Approach Means That

question 60

Multiple Choice

In computer-mediated communication, the hyperpersonal approach means that

• A) people use lots of emoticons when writing email messages
• B) computer-mediated communication has no nonverbal cues
• C) computer-mediated communication users strategically manipulate their identities to attain relational goals
• D) people don't attend to their grammar or spelling when writing emails

Understand the various theoretical perspectives (conflict theory, feminist theory, Symbolic Interactionism, functionalism, post-structuralist theory, queer theory) and their applications to family and social structures.

Identify the influences of power relations and gender roles within the concept of “good parenting”.

Recognize the role of societal and economic structures in shaping domestic labour and caregiving responsibilities.

Examine the definitions and formations of family in sociological terms.

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Definitions:

Subordinate

Lower in rank or position, often referring to an individual who is under the authority or control of another within an organizational or hierarchical structure.

Complex

A psychological term referring to a related group of emotionally significant ideas that cause distress or disturbance.

Classical View

In philosophy, the perspective that holds certain concepts or categories as absolute and universally applicable, often in contrast to more relativistic or subjective views.

Prototype Theory

A model of categorization in cognitive science where some concepts or category members are viewed as more representative of that category than others, based on an average of characteristics within that category.