Dr.Okiro is studying social networks.One participant,Mandy,has described several individuals in her network: Sue,a casual acquaintance at work;Manuel,her best friend;and Gustavo,her cousin who lives in Venezuela but with whom she chats regularly on her computer.Which statement is correct?
A) Sue and Manuel are part of Mandy's psychological network and interactive network.
B) Manuel is part of Mandy's psychological network but not her interactive network.
C) Gustavo and Manuel are part of Mandy's interactive network and her psychological network.
D) Sue and Gustavo are part of Mandy's interactive network and her psychological network.

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Sue is only mentioned as a casual acquaintance at work and there is no mention of regular interaction, so she is not part of Mandy's interactive network. However, both Manuel and Gustavo are mentioned as individuals with whom Mandy interacts regularly, so they are part of her interactive network. Additionally, Mandy describes Manuel as her best friend, indicating a strong emotional connection, making him part of her psychological network. Similarly, Mandy chats regularly with Gustavo, indicating a strong emotional connection, making him part of her psychological network as well. Therefore, the correct choice is C.

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