Research Examining Ostracism and the Internet Has Found That

question 113

Multiple Choice

Research examining ostracism and the Internet has found that

• A) lonely people spend more time on-line than non-lonely people.
• B) spending time on-line often leads to increases in perceived loneliness.
• C) unlike in-person interactions, being left out of a chat room conversation has little effect on people's self-esteem and emotional state.
• D) None of these.

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