Despite weekly lunches, you feel that you and a close friend are drifting apart. So, in addition to texting and posting on her Facebook wall, you decide to phone and email her occasionally. This behavior is consistent with which theory?

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Media multiplexity theory suggests that strong relationships are characterized by communication through multiple channels. By adding phone calls and emails to texting and social media interactions, you are increasing the multiplexity of your communication with your friend, which is consistent with the theory's predictions for maintaining or strengthening relationships.

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