Juan Is 14 Years Old and Gets Nervous When He

question 55

Multiple Choice

Juan is 14 years old and gets nervous when he is around kids his own age. He prefers online communication over face-to-face communication. This supports

• A) increased control over interactions in teen friendships.
• B) the rich-get-richer hypothesis.
• C) reduced emphasis on physical appearance via the use of online communication.
• D) the social-compensation hypothesis.

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