CMN 172 Midterm 2 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Social Exchange Theory Relationships are evaluated based on the rewards and costs they provide. Higher
rewards and lower costs predict greater relationship satisfaction
Social Penetration theory Relationships develop through increases in Breadth (topics) and depth (intimacy)
of self-disclosure. Early stages involve superficial disclosure; later stages involve
intimate disclosure.
Perpetual Contact The expectation of constant availability created by communication technologies
(especially mobile phones) leads to frequent interaction and disclosure.
Social Presence theory Communication channels differ in how much social presence they convey;
channels with more verbal and nonverbal cues feel warmer and more personal
(face-to-face) is highest.
Media Richness theory Richer media transmit more cues, allow faster feedback, are adaptable, and
handle ambiguity better. Face-to-Face is richest, text and email are lean.
Social Information Processing theory People are motivated to form relationships online and adapt by using verbal and
textual cues to substitute for nonverbal cues. Relationships develop more slowly
but can be equally strong
Hyperpersonal Model CMC can produce greater intimacy than face-to-face due to selective self-
presentation, dealized perceptions, asynchronous control, and feedback loops
Affordance Utilization Model (AUM) The importance and impact of technological affordances depend on relationship
closeness; affordances matter more in weak or less developed relationships
Sociotechnological Model Technology use is shaped by technology characteristics, individual traits, family
factors, and extrafamilial factors
Self Disclosure Intentional revealing of private information about the self that can only be told by
the individual and may involve risk or vulnerability
Online Self Disclosure Intentional revealing of private information or images about the self through CMC
Self-Presentation Strategic control over what information is shared about oneself; self-disclosure is
part of self-presentation, but not all self-presentation involves disclosure
Dimensions of self-disclosure Amount (Frequency), depth (intimacy), Breadth (Topics), valence (positive vs
negative), and honesty/accuracy
Interpersonal Motivation for Disclosure Disclosure aimed at developing or maintaining relationships through honesty and
intimacy
CORRECT Answers
Social Exchange Theory Relationships are evaluated based on the rewards and costs they provide. Higher
rewards and lower costs predict greater relationship satisfaction
Social Penetration theory Relationships develop through increases in Breadth (topics) and depth (intimacy)
of self-disclosure. Early stages involve superficial disclosure; later stages involve
intimate disclosure.
Perpetual Contact The expectation of constant availability created by communication technologies
(especially mobile phones) leads to frequent interaction and disclosure.
Social Presence theory Communication channels differ in how much social presence they convey;
channels with more verbal and nonverbal cues feel warmer and more personal
(face-to-face) is highest.
Media Richness theory Richer media transmit more cues, allow faster feedback, are adaptable, and
handle ambiguity better. Face-to-Face is richest, text and email are lean.
Social Information Processing theory People are motivated to form relationships online and adapt by using verbal and
textual cues to substitute for nonverbal cues. Relationships develop more slowly
but can be equally strong
Hyperpersonal Model CMC can produce greater intimacy than face-to-face due to selective self-
presentation, dealized perceptions, asynchronous control, and feedback loops
Affordance Utilization Model (AUM) The importance and impact of technological affordances depend on relationship
closeness; affordances matter more in weak or less developed relationships
Sociotechnological Model Technology use is shaped by technology characteristics, individual traits, family
factors, and extrafamilial factors
Self Disclosure Intentional revealing of private information about the self that can only be told by
the individual and may involve risk or vulnerability
Online Self Disclosure Intentional revealing of private information or images about the self through CMC
Self-Presentation Strategic control over what information is shared about oneself; self-disclosure is
part of self-presentation, but not all self-presentation involves disclosure
Dimensions of self-disclosure Amount (Frequency), depth (intimacy), Breadth (Topics), valence (positive vs
negative), and honesty/accuracy
Interpersonal Motivation for Disclosure Disclosure aimed at developing or maintaining relationships through honesty and
intimacy
