Which of the following is true of hyperpersonal communication?
a. Online partners have no control over managing the self-image they convey to their partners.
b. It involves a great deal of nonverbal and contextual cues.
c. It is very similar to traditional face-to-face communication.
d. Online partners usually assume their partners to be similar to them.
d. Online partners usually assume their partners to be similar to them.
As nonverbal and relevant contextual cues are more limited, hyperpersonal communication receivers are left to fill in the blanks. They do this by assuming that their partner is similar to them and by using implicit personality theory.
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Keith believes that his thoughts, self-concept, and society are created through communication. He most likely is a social constructionist.
a. true b. false
Which of the following is a reason why we should study nonverbal communication?
A) It is relatively unimportant in both the development and termination of relationships. B) It is governed by a set of rules. C) It is rarely a source of miscommunication. D) It is more likely than verbal communication to be spontaneous and unintentional. E) It occurs naturally and is therefore uncontrollable.