In the Journal Cyber Psychology and Behavior, a Researcher Asked

question 74

Multiple Choice

In the journal Cyber Psychology and Behavior, a researcher asked, "Are students who report higher degrees of loneliness more likely to form new online relationships than other students with lower degrees of loneliness?" (Bonebrake, 2002) . In this study, the independent variable is best described as ______.

• A) likelihood of forming online relationships
• B) degree of loneliness
• C) type of relationship
• D) students

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Definitions:

Ostracism

The act of excluding or ignoring someone socially, which can lead to emotional distress and have negative psychological effects.

Physical Pain

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage.

Social Anxiety

A persistent fear of social or performance situations in which embarrassment may occur, leading to significant distress or avoidance behavior.

Social Connections

The relationships one has with others, ranging from intimate to acquaintance level, that provide a network of personal and professional support.