Asked by Alexis Dupont on Jun 23, 2024

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Studies have shown that while people have hundreds of "friends" on Facebook,they are satisfied having face-to-face intimate conversations with only about:

A) one person.
B) six people.
C) twelve people.
D) twenty people.

Facebook

A social networking service where users can post comments, share photographs and links to news or other interesting content on the web, play games, chat live, and even stream live video.

Intimate Conversations

Deeply personal and meaningful exchanges between individuals, often involving the sharing of emotions, thoughts, and experiences.

Face-to-face

Direct interaction between individuals in the same physical space, enabling immediate feedback and nonverbal communication.

  • Gain insight into the effects of the need for affiliation on personal behaviors and interactions within society.
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Stephanie CasanovasJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to a study conducted by Oxford University, people are only able to maintain meaningful relationships with about 150 people, and intimate conversations with about 6 people. This is known as the "Dunbar number," named after the anthropologist who first proposed it.