Computer Chatrooms,e-Mail,and Discussion Lists May Influence Interpersonal Relationships Because They

question 16

Multiple Choice

Computer chatrooms,e-mail,and discussion lists may influence interpersonal relationships because they increase the ____ of people who would not otherwise meet.

• A)propinquity
• B)similarity
• C)reciprocal liking
• D)social exchange

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Definitions:

Ego Development

The process of developing a healthy self-identity and the capacity to manage impulses, conflicts, and the perceptions of reality.

Parental Interactions

The various ways in which parents engage, communicate, and connect with their children, influencing their development and well-being.

Recentering

The process of reevaluating and adjusting one's focal point or priorities, often in response to significant life changes.

Financial Independence

The status of having sufficient personal wealth to live, without having to work actively for basic necessities. For financially independent people, their assets generate income that is greater than their expenses.