The Social Compensation Hypothesis in Research on Formation of Relationships

question 6

Multiple Choice

The social compensation hypothesis in research on formation of relationships online states that

• A) people turn to the internet to vent their anger over problems in real-world relationships.
• B) lonely people who lack the skills to form relationship in person are more able to form relationships online.
• C) those whose social networks are impoverished can compensate by adopting a fantasy persona and relationships online.
• D) individuals will become disinhibited in online relationships and can express an unconventional side of themselves.
• E) those with a busy schedule can avoid neglect of their friends and family by communication over the internet.

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