You Are a Regular Contributor to an Online Chat Room

question 54

Multiple Choice

You are a regular contributor to an online chat room.One day,the other participants ignore every comment you make.Research on cyberostracism suggests you will likely:

• A)send rude and nasty comments to the chat room participants.
• B)become more independent and less conforming to others than earlier.
• C)lash out at your younger sibling once you finish your chat session.
• D)experience stress and will be depressed.

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