The idea that youth who already have good social skills benefit from the Internet and related technology in the development of friendships 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 rich-get-richer hypothesis states that those who already have resources (such as good social skills) will benefit more from new technologies, which is consistent with the idea that youth with good social skills benefit from the internet in friendship development.

The Idea That Youth Who Already Have Good Social Skills