Asked by Jaclyn Gatton on May 08, 2024

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Susan recently logged on to a chat room and started "chatting." However,no one in the online group paid any attention to her.Studies on cyberostracism suggest that Susan will most likely

A) sit quietly and wait until someone talks to her.
B) leave and start a new group by herself.
C) increase the amount of communication to the group.
D) stop going online.
E) exhibit no change in her behavior.

Cyberostracism

The phenomenon of excluding or ignoring individuals through digital means, such as social media or online platforms.

Chat Room

A digital space on the internet where users can communicate with each other in real-time.

Communication

The process of exchanging information, ideas, or feelings between individuals or groups through verbal, non-verbal, written, or visual means.

  • Apprehend the physiological and psychological consequences of exclusion and ostracism.
  • Learn about the mechanisms that govern coping and reactions to feelings of being ostracized and rejected.
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Tasha StepneyMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Cyberostracism often leads individuals to increase their communication efforts in an attempt to gain attention and acceptance from the group.