Social information processing theory suggests that
A) emoticons are a good substitute for nonverbal feedback.
B) miscommunication occurs most often on social media.
C) you take greater care in choosing your words via social media.
D) mediated communication is less personal.
E) social media lacks nonverbal cues.

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Social information processing theory posits that people adapt their communication style to the medium, often taking greater care in choosing their words in text-based communication to compensate for the lack of nonverbal cues.

Social Information Processing Theory Suggests That