Which of the Following Statements About How Social Networks Can

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about how social networks can challenge relationships is true?

• A) Social networks can indirectly negatively affect relationships via factors such as substitutability but do not directly negatively affect relationships.
• B) Relationships are more stable when couples are connected to strong social networks and more satisfying when partners spend a lot of time with friends or relatives.
• C) When partners have independent networks, close ties with others can do more harm to the relationship than good.
• D) All of the above statements are true.

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