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social information processing theory and their explanation of the importance of
nonverbal communication in CMC relationships.
If you’ve experienced a hyperpersonal relationship online, think about that
relationship as you answer the following questions. If you have not had a
hyperpersonal relationship online, then talk with someone who has and answer
the following questions.
o How did this hyperpersonal relationship develop?
o What was different about this relationship when compared to FtF
relationships?
o Do you still have this relationship today? Why or why not?
Chapter Wrap-Up
This chapter explored many of the ways that modern communication technologies help us interact with
each other. Whether we’re talking over a headset to someone through our gaming console or texting
our roommate, we use these technologies to communicate with people all the time. The first part of this
chapter explored the history of computer-mediated communication, which was followed by a discussion
of the process of computer-mediated communication. We then discussed identity formation in virtual
environments. We ended the chapter by looking at four of the most commonly discussed theories
related to computer-mediated communication. Hopefully, you realize that this chapter barely scratches
the surface when it comes to how people are using technology to create and enhance their interpersonal
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Key Terms
• Anonymous CMC Identities
• ARPANET
• Asynchronous Communication
• Catfishing
• Co-Present Interactions
• Emoticons
• Hyperpersonal
• Impression Formation
• Message/Bulletin Boards
• Netiquette
• Pseudonymity CMC Identity
• Real-life CMC Identity
• Richness
• Social Presence
• Synchronous Communication
• Uses and Gratifications Theory
Real World Case Study
relationships.
Jenny wasn’t meeting any potential boyfriends living in Denver. As a 28-year-old woman, she’s
found meeting people more and more difficult. She’s not really into the bar scene, so meeting
people in that environment is pretty much out. One day a friend of hers at work tells her about a
new smartphone app called Fndr. The app allows people to see how many people are also looking
for dates within a geographic location.
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