Psychology
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Gating
In face-to-face relationships, individuals rely on easily discernible physical features such as attractiveness or age to help them decide who would be a suitable partner. These features are referred to as ‘gates’ and often prevent those who are less attractive or socially skilled from forming relationships. Because virtual relationships are relatively anonymous there is often an absence of gating in these relationships
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Example Answers for Relationships: A Level Psychology, Paper 3, June 2019 (AQA)
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Relationships: Virtual Relationships
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