The social compensation hypothesis and the rich-get-richer hypothesis both seek to explain why

A) some teens have better Internet skills. B) teens utilize the Internet.
C) the Internet improves cognitive skills. D) the Internet benefits social skills.


B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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