Question 1

Which of Whitty's results indicates that the respondents in this study considered the cyber-relationship in the scenario to be a "real" affair?

Accepted Answer

The prediction that the couple broke up as a result of the cybercheating indicates that respondents considered the cyber-relationship to be a "real" affair, as it had significant consequences on the offline relationship.

Question 2

Although much attention among parent has been placed on the dangers of online communication in recent years, he authors of this article point to many ways that these forms of communication can benefit teens. Discuss three (3) ways that online communication is helpful in adolescent behavior and development.

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Question 3

Which of the following is a negative consequence of online communication use among teens in terms of their relationships with their family?

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All three options listed are negative consequences of online communication use among teens in terms of their relationships with their family. A) shows that parents are being ignored, B) indicates that online communication can serve as a barrier between teens and their parents, and C) shows that online communication is interfering with traditional family rituals.

Question 4

In terms of adolescent development, which of the following do the authors cite as a possibly a positive aspects of online communication?

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The authors cite self-disclosure and self-presentation as positive aspects of online communication for adolescents because it can help them establish a coherent identity. This is an important aspect of development during adolescence. The other options listed are negative aspects of online communication for adolescents.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a way that the aggrieved sought revenge from his or her partner for having an online affair?

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Writing a letter to the partner's online relationship revealing bad qualities is not mentioned as a way of seeking revenge.

Question 6

The most frequent reason stated by the respondents for why the scenario presented was actually an act of infidelity is

Accepted Answer

There is a clear expectation that people should not be in a romantic relationship with more than one person, and therefore any behavior that suggests otherwise constitutes infidelity.

Question 7

Whitty generally found that men reacted to the scenario of cybercheating differently than women. How? What do you think this illustrates about sexual relations more generally? Why do you suppose there are gender differences in these reactions?

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Question 8

In previous research about sexual infidelity online, which of the following best sums up Whitty's findings?

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Whitty's research concluded that when studying sexual infidelity online, it is important to consider new forms of infidelity such as emotional infidelity and pornography, in addition to traditional physical affairs. This suggests that the phenomenon of infidelity online is complex and multidimensional.

Question 9

Online communication has changed the way that teens make and keep friends. Discuss the ways that teens behave with their friends via online communication and compare this with an era before these forms of communication were prevalent. In your opinion, are we better off today in terms of friendship patterns or have we lost something due to online communication?

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Question 10

What do countries gain from 'offshoring' their labor in a service economy?

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Question 11

Approximately how many of Whitty's respondents felt that the offline couple broke up as a consequence of the Internet affair?

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According to Whitty's research, approximately 50% of respondents felt that the offline couple broke up as a consequence of the Internet affair.

Question 12

Given that this research is based only on a hypothetical scenario, what criticisms can you make about the potential for making generalizations from this study? What are some of the methodological advantages, though, of providing this scenario and allowing the respondents to react to it?

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Question 13

Which of the following is a reason why some respondents did not consider the scenario presented by Whitty was NOT infidelity?

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All of the options provided (A, B, and C) are reasons why some respondents might not consider the scenario presented by Whitty as infidelity. Each reason reflects a different perspective on what constitutes a breach of trust or infidelity in a relationship, ranging from the nature of the interaction to the nature of the entity involved in the interaction.

Question 14

In terms of how men and women reacted to Whitty's scenario, which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Women tend to rate emotional infidelity as more distressing than men do, often equating or even surpassing the distress caused by sexual infidelity.

Question 15

In general, when reading the scenario about cybercheating, most people felt that in the main

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Most people felt that cybercheating is a real form of betrayal and can have as serious an impact on a relationship as an offline betrayal. This is because cybercheating is still a breach of trust and involves emotional connection and deception. The online aspect may make it easier to hide and avoid detection but it does not diminish the damage it can cause in a relationship.

Question 16

On average, how many "friends" does the average teenager have today due to the increasing use of new forms of online communication?

Accepted Answer

While it is difficult to give an exact number, studies have shown that the average number of "friends" or contacts on social media platforms for teenagers fall within the range of 150-300. This suggests that while online communication has made it easier to connect with others, most teenagers still have a moderate number of friends on these platforms.

Question 17

What does the term 'offshoring' mean?

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Offshoring is the practice of relocating a business process from one country to another, typically an operational process, such as manufacturing, or a supporting process, such as accounting. The primary motivation is to reduce costs, by taking advantage of cheaper wages or other non-labor cost savings in a foreign country.

Question 18

In a world that has become increasingly online where people are less likely to have physical contact with each other, do you think that cybercheating is a problem we need to address? Is it possible, as some people argue, that these are mere diversions from everyday life and do not represent a threat to our real-life, offline relationships? Can people have relationships with others without threatening their romantic partnerships offline? Where do you see this heading in the future as the Internet becomes an even more powerful tool for communication in society?

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Question 19

Discuss two (2) positive aspects of online communication with strangers and two (2) negative aspects of online communication with strangers.

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Question 20

Cybercheating is seen as worse when

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Cybercheating becomes worse when one partner keeps it a secret from the other. This breaks trust and can cause emotional pain to the partner who is being deceived. If both partners have agreed to engage in online relationships or if the involvement is more emotional than sexual, it may not be considered cheating or may not be viewed as severely as when it is kept a secret.

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