Increasingly, even very significant events in our lives take place online. It is now common to hear stories of couples breaking up through an instant message or even a text message. Compared to similar interactions in the past, what is missing from these interactions?
A) the superego
B) family socialization
C) copresence
D) emotion work
E) impression management

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The missing aspect of online interactions, compared to similar interactions in the past, is copresence. Copresence refers to the physical togetherness of individuals that leads to more meaningful and nuanced communication. In online interactions, the absence of copresence results in a lack of nonverbal cues, such as body language and tone of voice, which can impact the effectiveness of communication.

Increasingly, Even Very Significant Events in Our Lives Take Place