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First teaching 2017

Last exams 2026

Virtual Relationships in Social Media (AQA A Level Psychology): Exam Questions

Exam code: 7182

36 mins3 questions
14 marks

Anji is trying Internet dating for the first time. She is considering what information about herself to put in her online profile. Friend A tells Anji not to be shy and that she should disclose everything. Friend B warns Anji about the anonymity of the Internet and says people can be very critical so she should give out limited information at the start.

Use your knowledge of self-disclosure in virtual relationships to explain the advice given by Anji’s friends.

116 marks

Discuss self-disclosure and the absence of gating in virtual relationships

216 marks

Discuss what psychological research has told us about virtual relationships in social media.