Which theory argues that intimacy often takes longer to develop in online relationships because the communicators need to use unique language and stylistic cues to develop the relationship?
A) social penetration theory
B) social information processing theory
C) uncertainty reduction theory
D) communication privacy management theory

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Social information processing theory argues that intimacy often takes longer to develop in online relationships because the communicators need to use unique language and stylistic cues to develop the relationship. This theory suggests that online communication is just as effective as face-to-face communication, it just takes longer to establish intimacy due to the lack of nonverbal cues.

Which Theory Argues That Intimacy Often Takes Longer to Develop