Shaw has many acquaintances that he sees in school and at work.He applies specific criteria to determine which acquaintances to become friends with,and additionally,which friends to become best friends with.Through which process does this occur?

A) communication privacy management
B) social exchange
C) filtering
D) social penetration

Shaw is using the filtering process to determine which acquaintances to become friends with and which friends to become best friends with. The filtering process involves applying specific criteria to narrow down a large pool of potential friends to a smaller, more manageable group. Criteria may include shared interests, values, and lifestyle choices.