Introduction to Interpersonal Speech: Chp. 2 & 4 Exam Review
- Identify the similarities between mediated and face-to-face communication.* - ANSWERSimilarities:
- SAME GOALS (used to satisfy physical, social, identity, & practical needs)
- SIMILAR PROCESS (still involves communicators sending messages through a channel & messages are
still affected by noise & the communicator's environment)
- SUPPORT interactivity through shared feedback between communicators
- SIMILAR PRINCIPLES (can be intentional/unintentional, irreversible, impossible not to communicate)
- Identify the differences between mediated and face-to-face communication.* - ANSWER- Mediated:
leaner in channels, asynchronous, permanent public record
- Face-to-Face: richness in channels, synchronous, not permanent (no public record)
asynchronous communication - ANSWERoccurs when team members do not meet at the same time
synchronous communication - ANSWERcommunication that occurs in real time
- Identify the relational consequences of choosing each possible channel (mediated and face-to-face).* -
ANSWER- Mediated Consequences: disinhibition (being more direct/blunt online than you would in
person), hyperpersonal communication (self-revelations online that cause fast/increased serious
relationships)
, - Face-to-Face Consequences: in face-to-face arguments you can say something unwanted due to
impulsiveness, nonverbal cues can hint at your true feelings
- Give an example the relational consequences of choosing each possible channel (mediated and face-to-
face) in a given situation.* - ANSWER- Ex. of Med. Consequences: Seeing a post online supporting
Donald Trump & mocking the owner of the account for their position (disinhibition) even though you
would not mock them in person
- Ex. of Face-to-Face Consequences: Getting in an argument with your boss & not thinking before saying,
thus getting fired. You could've calmed downed 1st & sent an email which would've been less aggressive
.
- Describe how the benefits of mediated communication affect a variety of your interpersonal
relationships* - ANSWER- The benefits of mediated com. has the potential to bring people together &
enhance their quality of their relationships & can create/maintain connections between strangers and
friends.
- Describe how the drawbacks of mediated communication affect a variety of your interpersonal
relationships* - ANSWER- Drawbacks: superficial relationships, social isolation, relational deterioration,
deception, stalking & harassment,
benefits of mediated communication* - ANSWERmore relational opportunities, sustains and enriches
relationships, social support
drawbacks of mediated communication* - ANSWERsuperficial relationships, social isolation, relational
deterioration, deception, stalking & harassment
explain a drawback of mediated communication in detail* - ANSWERcan provoke someone be harassed
online b/c most social profiles are public & can show your location, thus allowing for a past-lover or
stalker to harass you nonstop and to potentially stalk your real life
- Identify the similarities between mediated and face-to-face communication.* - ANSWERSimilarities:
- SAME GOALS (used to satisfy physical, social, identity, & practical needs)
- SIMILAR PROCESS (still involves communicators sending messages through a channel & messages are
still affected by noise & the communicator's environment)
- SUPPORT interactivity through shared feedback between communicators
- SIMILAR PRINCIPLES (can be intentional/unintentional, irreversible, impossible not to communicate)
- Identify the differences between mediated and face-to-face communication.* - ANSWER- Mediated:
leaner in channels, asynchronous, permanent public record
- Face-to-Face: richness in channels, synchronous, not permanent (no public record)
asynchronous communication - ANSWERoccurs when team members do not meet at the same time
synchronous communication - ANSWERcommunication that occurs in real time
- Identify the relational consequences of choosing each possible channel (mediated and face-to-face).* -
ANSWER- Mediated Consequences: disinhibition (being more direct/blunt online than you would in
person), hyperpersonal communication (self-revelations online that cause fast/increased serious
relationships)
, - Face-to-Face Consequences: in face-to-face arguments you can say something unwanted due to
impulsiveness, nonverbal cues can hint at your true feelings
- Give an example the relational consequences of choosing each possible channel (mediated and face-to-
face) in a given situation.* - ANSWER- Ex. of Med. Consequences: Seeing a post online supporting
Donald Trump & mocking the owner of the account for their position (disinhibition) even though you
would not mock them in person
- Ex. of Face-to-Face Consequences: Getting in an argument with your boss & not thinking before saying,
thus getting fired. You could've calmed downed 1st & sent an email which would've been less aggressive
.
- Describe how the benefits of mediated communication affect a variety of your interpersonal
relationships* - ANSWER- The benefits of mediated com. has the potential to bring people together &
enhance their quality of their relationships & can create/maintain connections between strangers and
friends.
- Describe how the drawbacks of mediated communication affect a variety of your interpersonal
relationships* - ANSWER- Drawbacks: superficial relationships, social isolation, relational deterioration,
deception, stalking & harassment,
benefits of mediated communication* - ANSWERmore relational opportunities, sustains and enriches
relationships, social support
drawbacks of mediated communication* - ANSWERsuperficial relationships, social isolation, relational
deterioration, deception, stalking & harassment
explain a drawback of mediated communication in detail* - ANSWERcan provoke someone be harassed
online b/c most social profiles are public & can show your location, thus allowing for a past-lover or
stalker to harass you nonstop and to potentially stalk your real life
