_____ Theory Suggests That CMC Has a Lesser Information-Carrying Capacity

question 16

Multiple Choice

_____ theory suggests that CMC has a lesser information-carrying capacity when compared to FtF communication because it removes most nonverbal cues.

• A) Media richness
• B) Uncertainty reduction
• C) Social presence theory
• D) Multiphrenic

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Definitions:

Neoclassical Economics

The dominant and conventional branch of economic theory that attempts to predict human behavior by building economic models based on simplifying assumptions about people’s motives and capabilities. These include that people are fundamentally rational; motivated almost entirely by self-interest; good at math; and unaffected by heuristics, time inconsistency, and self-control problems.

Rational Decision

Made when an individual, with clear set objectives, uses logic and all available information to choose the best possible outcome from various alternatives.

Error-free Decisions

Decisions that are made without any mistakes, often considered an ideal or theoretical concept in decision-making processes.

Impulse Buying

The act of purchasing items on the spur of the moment, often without prior planning.