Which of the following statements is true?
A)Conflict is markedly higher in online groups because norms do not exist to regulate civility.
B)When communicating online people send hostile messages in over 50% of their online interactions.
C)Disinhibition is greater in face-to-face interaction than in online groups.
D)As is the case in most groups,online groups negatively sanction individuals who violate the group's standards
E)Because online interactions are emotionally uninvolving they rarely provoke conflict.

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Research has shown that online groups, like most groups, have norms that regulate behavior, and individuals who violate the group's standards are often negatively sanctioned. However, due to the lack of nonverbal cues and the ability to hide behind anonymity, online disinhibition may lead to more hostile messages being sent compared to face-to-face interactions. Therefore, option A and option B are false. Option C is also false as research suggests that people tend to be more disinhibited in online interactions compared to face-to-face interactions. Option E is also false as online interactions can provoke conflict, even if they may be emotionally less involving.

Which of the Following Statements Is True