After meeting Taylor for the first time at a party, Greg decides to reduce his uncertainty about Taylor by looking at her social media sites (e.g., Facebook and Instagram) and by talking to some of the friends that they have in common. According to uncertainty reduction theory, the former is referred to as a(n) ____________ strategy for coping with uncertainty, whereas the latter is referred to as a(n) ___________ strategy.
A) Active; interactive
B) Passive; interactive
C) Passive; active
D) Interactive; passive
E) Active; passive

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Looking at social media is a passive strategy, while talking to mutual friends is an active strategy.

After Meeting Taylor for the First Time at a Party