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What percentage of people under 35 reported not knowing life without social media?
What percentage of people under 35 reported not knowing life without social media?
- 50%
- 100%
- 65%
- 75% (correct)
Which social media platform had the highest average daily usage according to the statistics provided?
Which social media platform had the highest average daily usage according to the statistics provided?
- Twitter (X)
- TikTok (correct)
- YouTube
What is one proposed reason for social media being so addictive?
What is one proposed reason for social media being so addictive?
- Limited access to smartphones
- Dopamine feedback loops (correct)
- Inherent need for privacy
- Advanced security measures
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible consequence of social media use?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible consequence of social media use?
How much daily screen time do the majority of teens report using?
How much daily screen time do the majority of teens report using?
What common behavior contributes to the innate interest in social media?
What common behavior contributes to the innate interest in social media?
Which leadership style is indirectly influenced by social media dynamics according to the issues discussed?
Which leadership style is indirectly influenced by social media dynamics according to the issues discussed?
What aspect of social media use can lead to a decline in critical social skills?
What aspect of social media use can lead to a decline in critical social skills?
Which type of leadership is primarily focused on achieving goals and task completion?
Which type of leadership is primarily focused on achieving goals and task completion?
What is a characteristic of expressive leaders?
What is a characteristic of expressive leaders?
What effect has heavy social media usage been linked to, according to a 2016 study?
What effect has heavy social media usage been linked to, according to a 2016 study?
Which of the following leaders is known for being instrumental?
Which of the following leaders is known for being instrumental?
How can social media act in sociopolitical contexts, based on recent studies?
How can social media act in sociopolitical contexts, based on recent studies?
Which leadership style involves a focus on group support rather than task completion?
Which leadership style involves a focus on group support rather than task completion?
What is an example of an instrumental leader according to the content?
What is an example of an instrumental leader according to the content?
What is a common misconception about social media's influence on political discourse?
What is a common misconception about social media's influence on political discourse?
What characterizes a democratic leadership style?
What characterizes a democratic leadership style?
In which situation might a laissez-faire management style struggle?
In which situation might a laissez-faire management style struggle?
What is a defining feature of authoritarian leadership?
What is a defining feature of authoritarian leadership?
Which of the following best describes 'coercion' in a group context?
Which of the following best describes 'coercion' in a group context?
What does 'groupthink' refer to in group dynamics?
What does 'groupthink' refer to in group dynamics?
What might indicate that a group is becoming unhealthy?
What might indicate that a group is becoming unhealthy?
In which scenario is 'conflict' considered a beneficial element?
In which scenario is 'conflict' considered a beneficial element?
What does 'conformity' within a group typically discourage?
What does 'conformity' within a group typically discourage?
Study Notes
Social Media
- Social media is an extension of real life, but it is often used for performing for strangers on the internet.
- Social media is used daily by more than 72% of people, with 42% saying they use it too much.
- Social media is addictive because of the innate interest in others' lives, the comparison to others, boredom, and the dopamine feedback loop.
- The design of social media includes "like" buttons, notifications, scrolling, auto-play, streaks, and teams.
- Social media has concerns such as a decline in face-to-face social interactions, political polarization, and increases in mental health issues.
- Social media removes nonverbal cues, which are essential for healthy communication.
- Social media has been shown to contribute to political polarization, with heavy users being twice as likely to report feeling social isolation.
Leadership Styles
- Instrumental leaders focus on goals and tasks.
- Expressive leaders focus on social-emotional health.
- Democratic leaders encourage group participation.
- Laissez-faire leaders are hands-off and let members self-manage.
- Authoritarian leaders issue orders without feedback.
Leader Influence on Interaction
- Leaders can influence group interaction through cooperation, conflict, conformity, and coercion.
- Cooperation involves working towards a common goal, conflict involves working to defeat an opponent, conformity involves constraining behavior to match group expectations, and coercion involves forcing members to act a certain way.
- Groupthink occurs when there is so much pressure to conform that members go against their own judgment.
- The bystander effect occurs when people fail to intervene or speak up if others don't either.
Unhealthy Groups
- Unhealthy groups are characterized by an overly authoritarian leader.
- Unhealthy groups can be cultish, which can have negative effects on members.
- A cult is an extreme and rare type of unhealthy group.
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Explore the dual themes of social media's impact and various leadership styles in this quiz. Understand how social media influences interpersonal relationships and communication, while also examining different leadership approaches. This quiz provides insights into the benefits and drawbacks of social media and the characteristics of effective leaders.
