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1. Communication that is mediated by a technological device. _______
2. The sending of messages to large, anonymous audiences. _______
3. Allowing messages to be directly sent and received between communicators. _______
4. The exchange of messages in real time. _______
5. The exchange of messages that have time lapses between them. _______
6. Cues are not available to help understand messages. _______
7. Compensation for the lack of nonverbal feedback by taking extra care in choosing your words.
_______
8. The degree to which information is supported by others and outside evidence. _______
9. The tendency to say things that would never be said face-to-face. _______
10. Reduced ability to experience another person’s feelings. _______
11. Messages that are false or intentionally misleading. _______
12. The false misrepresentation of your identity. _______
13. Information that is intentionally misleading. _______
14. Avoiding conversation to prevent embarrassment. _______
15. Feelings of social isolation and lack of companionship. _______
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16. Online messages designed to start a fight. _______
17. Mediated messages that are perceived as disturbing or threatening. _______
18. A persistent pattern of online harassment. _______
19. Using social media in a community-based fashion includes heightening public awareness of
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