One Factor That May Contribute to the Success of Online

question 30

Multiple Choice

One factor that may contribute to the success of online relationships is

• A) the "absence makes the heart grow fonder" effect.
• B) that similarity of interests and values may play a greater role than initial attraction.
• C) the excitement of the idea of forming a "dangerous liaison" with a stranger.
• D) that the lack of emphasis on self-disclosure has a protective effect in online relationships.

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Definitions:

Anchored

A cognitive bias where an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making subsequent judgments or decisions.

Prospect Theory

A behavioral economic theory that describes how people choose among probabilistic alternatives and assess the risk of loss differently from the potential for gains.

Pricing

The strategy and methodology of determining the selling price of a product or service, taking into account factors like cost, demand, and competition.

Packaging

entails the process and materials used to enclose or protect products for distribution, storage, sale, and use, often playing a key role in marketing.