Self-disclosure in Virtual Relationships (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How does anonymity in virtual relationships affect self-disclosure?
How does anonymity in virtual relationships affect self-disclosure?
Increases it by reducing fear of embarrassment
What is Rubin's (1975) 'strangers on a train' phenomenon?
What is Rubin's (1975) 'strangers on a train' phenomenon?
People reveal more to strangers unlikely met again
What is intimacy in virtual relationships primarily based on according to the note?
What is intimacy in virtual relationships primarily based on according to the note?
Shared attitudes and interests
In Yum & Hara's (2005) study, what effect did greater disclosure have on Korean participants?
In Yum & Hara's (2005) study, what effect did greater disclosure have on Korean participants?
Decreased trust
According to Peter et al. (2005), why are introverts motivated to communicate online?
According to Peter et al. (2005), why are introverts motivated to communicate online?
To compensate for lack of social skills
In McKenna & Bargh (2000), what % of online romantic relationships endured beyond two years?
In McKenna & Bargh (2000), what % of online romantic relationships endured beyond two years?
70%
What does 'gating' refer to in the context of relationship formation?
What does 'gating' refer to in the context of relationship formation?
Visible features like attractiveness/shyness
According to Schouten et al. (2007), why do socially anxious people disclose more online?
According to Schouten et al. (2007), why do socially anxious people disclose more online?
Due to lack of non-verbal cues
What type of self does anonymity allow people to focus on in virtual relationships?
What type of self does anonymity allow people to focus on in virtual relationships?
Their 'true' self
What practical application for virtual relationships is suggested in the note?
What practical application for virtual relationships is suggested in the note?
Therapy for socially inept individuals