Per social information processing theory, which of the following factors is needed by online communicators to produce the same amount of impression formation and relationship development as face-to-face communication, especially when the online channel is primarily text-based

A. directness of messages

B. increased amount of social information conveyed

C. extended time

D. personalization of message content

C. extended time

Explanation:

According to social information processing theory, when social communicators spend more time to share messages online, they are likely to produce the same amount of impression formation and relationship development as face-to-face communication, especially when the online channel is primarily text-based. Just like any normal relationship needs time to grow, relationships between online communicators thrive more when the communicators spend more time messaging each others, discussing about themselves, talking about their likes and dislikes, the relationship becomes more personal and develops steadily like a face-to-face relationship.