Claire has been chatting with Steve on an online dating site for a few weeks. When she finds out his full name, she Googles him in order to find out if his band is really as successful as he claims. Social Information Processing Theory refers to this behavior as:
A) impression management
B) warranting
C) asynchronous communication
D) cyberstalking

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Warranting refers to the process of seeking out information online to confirm or refute claims made by individuals, particularly in contexts where direct observation or verification is not possible. In this scenario, Claire is using available online information to verify Steve's claims about his band, which aligns with the concept of warranting.

Claire Has Been Chatting with Steve on an Online Dating