The ______ effect refers to the idea that our use of avatars can lead to changes in both our online and real-world communication and behaviors.
A) special
B) Proteus
C) social-media
D) tethered

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The Proteus effect is the phenomenon where the behavior of an individual, within virtual worlds or online spaces, is changed by the characteristics of their avatar. This effect suggests that the attributes of an avatar (such as attractiveness, height, age, etc.) can influence how the user behaves and interacts with others, both in the virtual environment and potentially in real life.

The ______ Effect Refers to the Idea That Our Use