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.

Question

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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hyperpersonal communication often involves idealization of the communication partner, where individuals may assume their partners to be more similar to them than they might actually be. This is partly due to the lack of nonverbal cues and the selective self-presentation that online environments facilitate.

Which of the Following Is True of Hyperpersonal Communication