Oversharing on Social Media

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What is the best thing to do if you only want your close friends to be able to see your posts?

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Check your privacy settings.

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Which of the following posts is an example of "TMI"? Options: I hate algebra, it's so hard., "I went to the bathroom nine times today.", "My little sister is sick so we can't go to the movies.", "My dog died yesterday, RIP."

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"I went to the bathroom nine times today."

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Which "thing to think about before you post" is shown most clearly in the following posts? "Just got to the mall." "Finding a parking spot." "Just found a parking spot." "Parked." "Walking into the mall." "Walking into the pet store." "Just found the cutest sweater I want to buy a dog."

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posting every detail of your life

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If you're unhappy about a situation, what's the best alternative to posting complaints online?

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Take steps to resolve the situation

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Which of the following posts is an example of a "cryptic cliffhanger"? Options: "Happy two week anniversary to Kat I love you.", "Got huge news, this is going to be so awesome.", "Loved the end of "The Muppet Movie, go see it."

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"Got huge news, this is going to be so awesome."

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What is the best reason not to post an inappropriate photo of yourself?

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A future employer could see it.

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What are two parts of in-person communication that are hard to get across online?

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tone of voice; body language

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Imagine you got an A+ on your geography test, and you're deciding whether to post about it. What would you most likely consider? Options: whether it's TMI, whether it sounds vain and narcissistic, whether it sounds like you're complaining, whether it's a cryptic cliffhanger.

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whether it sounds vain and narcissistic

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What is the record of all of your online activity called? Options: your digital footprint, your online log, your Internet trail, your web record

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your digital footprint

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Which post would most likely make your friends feel bad about being single?

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a photo of a sunset from your beach vacation