When a social media user repeatedly shortens phrases using netspeak abbreviations across different online communities, which cognitive outcome becomes increasingly likely?

💡 Explanation

Repeated abbreviation in netspeak reinforces the *orthographic simplification bias* because users internalize these shortened forms, leading to their application even when formal writing is expected; therefore, simplification biases become entrenched, rather than other sociolinguistic skills being enhanced.

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