Which statement about online interaction among friends is true?
A) Online messaging between preexisting friends often increases adolescents’ perception of intimacy in the relationship.
B) Social media sites can support existing relationships among adolescents but rarely contribute to the formation of new friendships.
C) Most teenagers report that online communication has improved their competence in face-to-face social interactions.
D) Teenagers with positive face-to-face peer relationships tend to have smaller networks of social media friends.
Answer: A
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