Research Suggests That Internet Relationships Are

question 26

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that Internet relationships are

• A) superficial.
• B) just as intimate as face-to-face ones.
• C) riskier than face-to-face for self-disclosure.
• D) slower to develop feelings of intimacy than face-to-face relationships.

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Definitions:

Intrapersonal Script

A cognitive structure that represents one's ideas and beliefs about themselves, influencing their behaviors and interactions.

Masturbation

Self-stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure.

Sexual Scripts

Societal, cultural, or personal guidelines that dictate how individuals express their sexuality and engage in sexual activities.

Socially Stigmatized

Being disapproved of or discriminated against by society based on certain characteristics or behaviors.