The Psychology of Social Media
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What percentage of 18- to 29-year-olds reported using some kind of social media according to the Pew Research Center study?

  • 70%
  • 50%
  • 40%
  • 88% (correct)

What percentage of 50- to 64-year-olds use social media on a frequent basis?

  • 30%
  • 50%
  • 64% (correct)
  • 80%

What age group showed a lower but still significant percentage of social media users?

  • 65 and above
  • 50- to 64-year-olds
  • 18- to 29-year-olds
  • 30- to 49-year-olds (correct)

What does the text suggest about the impact of social media on our culture?

<p>It is changing the way we think and absorb information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the 64% statistic about 50- to 64-year-olds using social media surprising?

<p>They didn't grow up with the internet or social media (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of 30- to 49-year-olds reported using some kind of social media according to the Pew Research Center study?

<p>78% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people between the ages of 50 and 64 use social media on a frequent basis?

<p>64% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the prevalence of social media use in our culture?

<p>It is prevalent across all age groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does the text suggest social media has on the way we think and absorb information?

<p>It is changing the way we think and absorb information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What age group surprisingly uses social media despite not growing up with the internet or social media?

<p>People aged 50 to 64 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Social Media Use by Age Group

  • 94% of 18- to 29-year-olds reported using some kind of social media according to the Pew Research Center study.

Middle-Aged Adults and Social Media

  • 64% of 50- to 64-year-olds use social media on a frequent basis.
  • This statistic is surprising because it suggests that this age group has adapted to social media despite not growing up with it.

Other Age Groups and Social Media

  • 83% of 30- to 49-year-olds reported using some kind of social media according to the Pew Research Center study.
  • The 65 and older age group showed a lower but still significant percentage of social media users.

Impact of Social Media on Culture and Thinking

  • The text suggests that social media has a significant impact on our culture, indicating its widespread adoption and use.
  • The text implies that social media has changed the way people think and absorb information, although the exact nature of this impact is not specified.

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Test your knowledge of the psychology behind social media with this interactive quiz. Explore the impact of social media on behavior, mental health, and relationships while gaining insights into its influence on society.

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