Social Media Overview and Impact

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What is one major benefit of social media?

  • Instant communication and global connectivity (correct)
  • Reduced access to information
  • Increased privacy for users
  • Elimination of face-to-face interactions

What is a significant drawback of social media usage?

  • Enhanced global communication
  • Privacy invasion and exploitation of personal information (correct)
  • Decrease in information availability
  • Improved user interactions

How does social media mainly impact people's access to information?

  • It promotes mostly offline resources
  • It limits the amount of information available
  • It only allows access to news articles
  • It provides access to a vast amount of information and resources (correct)

Which devices are commonly used to access social media?

<p>Smartphones, iPhones, and mobile internet devices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason social media is considered impactful in modern life?

<p>It transforms how people interact and share information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is social media?

Social media platforms and apps that connect people and enable communication, sharing, and information exchange.

Targeted advertising

The use of social media for advertising to specific individuals based on their online behavior and data.

Privacy invasion

The potential for personal information to be misused or exploited on social media.

Benefits of social media

The positive aspects of social media, such as connecting with people, accessing information, and sharing experiences.

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Drawbacks of social media

The negative aspects of social media, such as privacy invasion, misinformation, and addiction.

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Study Notes

Social Media Overview

  • Social media has become integral to modern life, offering benefits and drawbacks.
  • It's transforming how people communicate and share information globally.

Impact of Social Media

  • Most people use smartphones, iPhones, and mobile internet devices to access social networks.
  • Social media has a greater impact on people today than ever before.
  • It provides access to a vast amount of information and resources.

Drawbacks of Social Media

  • A major concern is privacy invasion.
  • Personal information can be exploited for targeted advertising or malicious purposes.

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