Communications and Activity Structures
Multiple Choice
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1.
Theory that attempts to explain the ability of a communication technology to carry at least two different kinds of information to greater or lesser degrees.
A.
Media Presence
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B.
Media Richness
Correct
C.
Social Richness
D.
Social Presence
2.
Theory that attempts to explain people´s perceptions of each other in mediated environments.
A.
Media Presence
B.
Media Richness
C.
Social Richness
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D.
Social Presence
Correct
3.
Characteristics of Activity Structures as presented by Dr. Judi Harris.
A.
rigidity and specificity
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B.
flexibility and generalizability
Correct
C.
independence and contextualization
D.
interdependence and de-contextualization
4.
Which of the following media types would be best for helping students develop empathy towards each other?
A.
Email
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B.
Text-based-chat
Correct. Text-based-chat is a synchronous media, which seems to help raise social presence, which should cause increased opportunities for building empathy.
C.
Threaded discussion
D.
Conferencing or Bulletin Board System
5.
Keypals are usually which one of these types of activities?
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A.
One-to-one
Correct
B.
One-to-group
C.
Group-to-group
6.
Electronic appearances are usually which one of these types of activities?
A.
One-to-one
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B.
One-to-group
Correct
C.
Group-to-group
7.
Impersonations are usually which one of these types of activities?
A.
One-to-one
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B.
One-to-group
Correct
C.
Group-to-group
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