Asked by Listeen Speed on Jun 23, 2024

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Donna follows country music star Eric Church on Facebook and Twitter.She is the total fan and feels very close to Eric.This is an example of:

A) mutuality.
B) interdependence.
C) an insecure attachment.
D) a parasocial relationship.

Parasocial Relationship

A one-sided relationship where one party knows a great deal about the other, but the knowledge is not reciprocated, often seen with celebrities and their fans.

Mutuality

The sharing of feelings, actions, and responsibility reciprocally among members of a relationship or group.

Interdependence

A social and psychological concept referring to the way in which individuals depend on each other for the fulfillment of their needs, influencing their behaviors and attitudes in social contexts.

  • Discern the different categories of relationships, specifically highlighting parasocial relationships.
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Debby DaRosaJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Donna's relationship with Eric Church is a parasocial relationship, as it is one-sided and based on her admiration for him as a celebrity. She may feel close to him, but he does not have a reciprocal relationship with her.