Module 6: L2

Question 1

What are the 3x dimensions of information seeking?

Answer 1

1. Cognitive
2. Affective
3. Situational

Question 2

The cognitive dimension begins with the perception of a _____. What happens here?

Answer 2

Gap
1. Situation stop occurs
2. Road ahead becomes obstructed or unclear

Question 3

The cognitive dimension begins with the perception of a gap. What are the responses to this gap?

Answer 3

1. Gap bridging questions
2. Info help categories
3. Cognitive styles affect seeking pattern

Question 4

The affective dimension highlights that needs are felt as well as thought of. What are some of the stages of this dimension?

Answer 4

1. Initiation
2. Selection
3. Exploration
4. Formulation
5. Collection
6. Presentation

Question 5

Uncertainty in the affective dimension creates emotional responses such as (5x):

Answer 5

1. Leads to coping mechanisms
2. Intense monitoring
3. Fluctuating monitoring
4. Repeated use of trusted source
5. Defensive routines

Question 6

The situational dimension has two different forms of complexity. What are they?

Answer 6

Task complexity and situational complexity

Question 7

What are the levels of information needs (4x)?

Answer 7

1. Visceral
2. Conscious
3. Formalized
4. Compromised

Question 8

What are some seeking processes?

Answer 8

1. Differentiating
2. Monitoring
3. Extracting
4. Verifying

Question 9

What are some classes of uses mentioned?

Answer 9

1. Enlightenment
2. Problem understanding
3. Instrumental
4. Factual

Question 10

Information use in organizations is ________, ________, and ________

Answer 10

constructed, situational, and dynamic