Virtual Relationships Quiz

What does the "reduced cues theory" suggest about virtual relationships?

• They have more cues than FtF relationships.

• They lack cues, leading to de-individuation and disinhibition.

• They are more personal than FtF relationships.

• They have the same level of cues as FtF relationships.

According to the hyperpersonal model, what role does anonymity play in virtual relationships?

• It decreases self-disclosure.

• It increases self-disclosure.

• It has no effect on self-disclosure.

• It makes relationships less personal.

What is a "gate" in the context of virtual relationships?

• A method of communication.

• An obstacle to forming a relationship.

• A type of online platform.

• A form of self-disclosure.

What is one benefit of the absence of gating in virtual relationships?

• It makes relationships less personal.

• It allows people to be their true selves.

• It increases the number of cues.

• It decreases self-disclosure.

What percentage of relationships formed online by shy people are still going after two years?

• 49%

• 71%

• 30%

• 85%

What does the evaluation suggest about the use of cues in virtual relationships?

• Virtual relationships have no cues.

• Virtual relationships involve cues like timing and emojis.

• Virtual relationships have more cues than FtF relationships.

• Virtual relationships only use verbal cues.

What is a counterpoint to the hyperpersonal model in virtual relationships?

• Virtual relationships are less probing than FtF.

• Virtual relationships are more probing and hyperdishonest.

• Virtual relationships have no self-disclosure.

• Virtual relationships are the same as FtF.

What does the evaluation extra suggest about online versus multimodal relationships?

• Virtual relationships are only online.

• Virtual relationships may be better for self-disclosure.

• Virtual relationships are worse for self-disclosure.

• Virtual relationships do not involve any self-disclosure.

What is the effect of the absence of gating on deception in virtual relationships?

• It eliminates deception.

• It allows for deception in changing gender, age, or personality.

• It reduces deception.

• It has no effect on deception.

Which theory suggests that virtual relationships lack FtF cues?

• Hyperpersonal model

• Reduced cues theory

• Gating theory

• Multimodal theory