According to the text, which of the following properly characterizes the results of the

Carnegie Mellon HomeNet Study on the effects of the Internet?



a. Use of the Internet was associated with a general increase in communication
with family members, a greater number of people in the social circle, and
decreased feelings of depression.
b. Use of the Internet was associated with a general increase in communication
with family members, a lower number of people in the social circle, and
decreased feelings of depression.
c. Use of the Internet was associated with a general decrease in communication
with family members, a greater number of people in the social circle, and
increased feelings of depression.
d. Use of the Internet was associated with a general decrease in communication
with family members, a lower number of people in the social circle, and
increased feelings of depression.
e. Use of the Internet was associated with an increase in violent and criminal
behavior among teenagers—but not among young children or older adults.

d.

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The feedback you receive can sometimes be inaccurate because others don’t want to hurt your feelings. This feedback influences which component of your self-concept to be inconsistent with how others see you?

a. self-esteem b. self-appraisal c. self-respect d. self-presentation

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Teresa is speaking to a group of freshmen about the various opportunities offered on campus. She specifically lists different music ensembles, sports teams, and service organizations in which students can get involved. Which type of support did Teresa use?

A. example B. definition C. numerical data D. testimony

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