Asked by
DeAnna Frost
on Dec 29, 2024
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The popularity of the Internet as an arena for socializing
A) has caused psychologists to reevaluate the importance of proximity and attractiveness in relationship development.
B) is interpreted by psychologists as one more sign of social isolation and alienation.
C) has caused researchers to suspect that self-disclosure is less important in relationship development than previously believed.
D) emphasizes the importance of attractiveness over similarity of interests.
Socializing
Engaging in activities or conversations with others in order to build friendships or professional networks.
Proximity
Geographic, residential, and other forms of spatial closeness.
Attractiveness
The quality of being pleasing or appealing to the senses, often used in the context of physical appearance but can also refer to personality traits or other attributes.
- Acquire knowledge on how online platforms facilitate the formation and upkeep of relationships.
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MJ
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on how online platforms facilitate the formation and upkeep of relationships.