The use of the Internet,e-mail,chat rooms,and social networking sites,such as MySpace and facebook:
A) has not changed the way sociologists study interaction and everyday life
B) adds a new and different dimension to the study of everyday life
C) allows sociologists to study nonverbal cues in a technological environment
D) allows sociologists to study how we coordinate our behavior over a period of time
E) has had a negative effect on social interaction

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The use of the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms, and social networking sites has added a new and different dimension to the study of everyday life. Sociologists are now able to examine how communication and interaction play out in online environments, which can be different from face-to-face interactions. They can also study how online interactions impact offline interactions and relationships.

The Use of the Internet,e-Mail,chat Rooms,and Social Networking Sites,such as MySpace