CMC EXAM 2 with Accurate Solutions
Social Information Processing Theory - Correct Answers-a theory suggesting that
electronically mediated relationships grow only to the extent that people gain
information about each other and use that information to form impressions
note: " a response to a naïve view of mediated communication "
a. What are the three steps to SIP?: - Correct Answers-- gather social info about an
actor
- form an impression on actor based on info
- develop the relationship based on that impression
b. What are the four factors of SIP? - Correct Answers-- SELF PRESENTATION: user
can easily showcase exactly who they want to be. Image control is easy & images easy
to fabricate. Users then only get desired info from eachother (people could very well
look better than they really are) OR users may only "view" part of each other. Catfishing
as well
-OVER ATTRIBUTION OF SIMILARITY: users can see they are more similar than they
really are bc of inaccurate inferences. Freq. happens bc if person wants to like someone
and wants to be liked there is a tendancy to seek out the similarities on which to base
the liking. This is feuled by each user sharing things they each think other wil like in
order to build the rela. It isnt deceitful per se but it biases the knowing of each user.
-COMMUNICATING AT ONES OWN TIME: most mediated comm is asynchronous
( doesn't occur simultaneously). Instead, a msg/ post is created and a delay occurs
before it is viewed and responded to. This ease allows users to spend time interpreting
and also allows users to craft msgs w care. This idle time increases anxiety to hear from
each other and may place enourmous value on simple responses.
-FEEDBACK AND SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY: users tend ot see what they want
to see and act in ways to make what they see become reality. In many rela this vision is
mutual (2 ppl want to get to know each other) and then they create a dialogue where
they neatly fit into each others expectations by design and interpretation. - in many
cases where friendships occur online with no plan to meet FTF such constructions may
be healthy even though they aren't accurate. - in cases where users wish to meet the
prcess may look like other FTF rela where users grow closer until they find "issues" that
prevent that growth (growing apart can then be delayed or occur rapidly if the FTF
interaction occurs)
, c. Define Hyperpersonal communication : - Correct Answers-"more than personal"
because online stuff creates more excitement. Online rela can be more intimate and
more satisfying. Can be superior to FTF interactions for users.
Know the parts of social information processing theory. - Correct Answers-impersonal,
interpersonal, hyperpersonal
Does social information processing theory claim that mediated forms are inferior to
FtF ? - Correct Answers-yes
What is "warranting value?" - Correct Answers-what to trust"
-degree to which the info is supported by others and outside evidence
Low- wouldn't trust it
High- perceived as valid
- users are naïve but not dumb. Users will gather social info from other users,
interactions, posts, and use that info in their relational choices. Users know that info can
be manipulated and may look at that other info as more credible.
-users believe what they think to be credible based on available information.
What are the three "interpersonal needs" I noted in class and how can they be met
through mediated communication? - Correct Answers--inclusion: need to be part of
something, participate in things with others. (interpersonal connection, group
membership, professional affiliation. (even in this context, people desire to be an
individual within the group)
-control: the extent to which we control others and desire them to control us. *don't want
to be manipulated just want to be able to give up control.- both aspects are important,
people want control but also want to be relieved of the responsibility of control. Like
inclusion, it is a bit of a balance.
-affection: the extent to which we are affectionate to others and they are to us. This
includes friendship, support, love, loyalty, variety of other emotive states that
characterize comm in a given rela- even so, people are selective about how much
affection they receive and from whom.
What are some good mediated identity management practices? - Correct Answers--
know what you want your identity to be. Know if you want to be seen/unseen
-think about what you want to share
-what kind of interaction you want/don't on profile
-what you think will attract the "right" users on your profile
-is profile personal, professional, specialized use?
-are there things you should wait to reveal? Are there things you can share with others
without concern?
Social Information Processing Theory - Correct Answers-a theory suggesting that
electronically mediated relationships grow only to the extent that people gain
information about each other and use that information to form impressions
note: " a response to a naïve view of mediated communication "
a. What are the three steps to SIP?: - Correct Answers-- gather social info about an
actor
- form an impression on actor based on info
- develop the relationship based on that impression
b. What are the four factors of SIP? - Correct Answers-- SELF PRESENTATION: user
can easily showcase exactly who they want to be. Image control is easy & images easy
to fabricate. Users then only get desired info from eachother (people could very well
look better than they really are) OR users may only "view" part of each other. Catfishing
as well
-OVER ATTRIBUTION OF SIMILARITY: users can see they are more similar than they
really are bc of inaccurate inferences. Freq. happens bc if person wants to like someone
and wants to be liked there is a tendancy to seek out the similarities on which to base
the liking. This is feuled by each user sharing things they each think other wil like in
order to build the rela. It isnt deceitful per se but it biases the knowing of each user.
-COMMUNICATING AT ONES OWN TIME: most mediated comm is asynchronous
( doesn't occur simultaneously). Instead, a msg/ post is created and a delay occurs
before it is viewed and responded to. This ease allows users to spend time interpreting
and also allows users to craft msgs w care. This idle time increases anxiety to hear from
each other and may place enourmous value on simple responses.
-FEEDBACK AND SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY: users tend ot see what they want
to see and act in ways to make what they see become reality. In many rela this vision is
mutual (2 ppl want to get to know each other) and then they create a dialogue where
they neatly fit into each others expectations by design and interpretation. - in many
cases where friendships occur online with no plan to meet FTF such constructions may
be healthy even though they aren't accurate. - in cases where users wish to meet the
prcess may look like other FTF rela where users grow closer until they find "issues" that
prevent that growth (growing apart can then be delayed or occur rapidly if the FTF
interaction occurs)
, c. Define Hyperpersonal communication : - Correct Answers-"more than personal"
because online stuff creates more excitement. Online rela can be more intimate and
more satisfying. Can be superior to FTF interactions for users.
Know the parts of social information processing theory. - Correct Answers-impersonal,
interpersonal, hyperpersonal
Does social information processing theory claim that mediated forms are inferior to
FtF ? - Correct Answers-yes
What is "warranting value?" - Correct Answers-what to trust"
-degree to which the info is supported by others and outside evidence
Low- wouldn't trust it
High- perceived as valid
- users are naïve but not dumb. Users will gather social info from other users,
interactions, posts, and use that info in their relational choices. Users know that info can
be manipulated and may look at that other info as more credible.
-users believe what they think to be credible based on available information.
What are the three "interpersonal needs" I noted in class and how can they be met
through mediated communication? - Correct Answers--inclusion: need to be part of
something, participate in things with others. (interpersonal connection, group
membership, professional affiliation. (even in this context, people desire to be an
individual within the group)
-control: the extent to which we control others and desire them to control us. *don't want
to be manipulated just want to be able to give up control.- both aspects are important,
people want control but also want to be relieved of the responsibility of control. Like
inclusion, it is a bit of a balance.
-affection: the extent to which we are affectionate to others and they are to us. This
includes friendship, support, love, loyalty, variety of other emotive states that
characterize comm in a given rela- even so, people are selective about how much
affection they receive and from whom.
What are some good mediated identity management practices? - Correct Answers--
know what you want your identity to be. Know if you want to be seen/unseen
-think about what you want to share
-what kind of interaction you want/don't on profile
-what you think will attract the "right" users on your profile
-is profile personal, professional, specialized use?
-are there things you should wait to reveal? Are there things you can share with others
without concern?
