Juan is 14 years old and gets nervous when he is around kids his own age. He prefers online communication over face-to-face communication. This supports
A) increased control over interactions in teen friendships.
B) the rich-get-richer hypothesis.
C) reduced emphasis on physical appearance via the use of online communication.
D) the social-compensation hypothesis.

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The social-compensation hypothesis suggests that individuals who have difficulty with traditional forms of social interaction may use online communication as a way to compensate for those difficulties. Juan's preference for online communication over face-to-face communication and nervousness around kids his own age suggest that he may be experiencing social anxiety or difficulty with traditional forms of social interaction. Therefore, this supports the social-compensation hypothesis.

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