media richness

the relative intensity and complexity of a communication channel. Face-to-face communication is a good example of a rich medium, as it involves a complex interaction of verbal and nonverbal cues; by contrast, communication exclusively via written messages is a lean medium. [proposed in 1984 by U.S. organizational and management theorists Richard L. Daft and Robert H. Lengel]

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Psychology term of the day

February 25th 2025

essential tremor

trembling of the hands, head, or voice that appears to be hereditary. It is the most common type of movement disorder and is thought to be a benign condition, although its etiology and neurological substrates remain unclear. Also called familial tremor.