More Facebook Friends, Fewer Real Ones, Says Cornell Study B

why does the author quote Keith Hampton? What is the purpose for including his views?

• To suggest that the results of the Cornell study are flawed and should be taken lightly.

• To support the central idea of the text that people should carefully consider the costs and benefits of social media.

• To provide the alternative perspective that social networks like Facebook may be more helpful than harmful.

What can the reader infer is Brashears' opinion on the impact social media has on friendship?

• Brashears believes social media enables users to know more people but have less close friends.

• Brashears thinks social media causes people to categorize friends into groups based on popularity.

Reread Paragraph 9. Which of the following can the reader infer is Hampton's view of social media's impact on friendship?

• Hampton believes social media has a positive impact on friends.

• Hampton wants to believe social media is negative but sees the benefits outweigh the cons.

How does the author prove that the number of close friends has dropped?

• by including data

• by analyzing people’s facebook profiles

Which of the following offers an accurate summary of Paragraph 9?

• Facebook increases feelings of social support, even more than marriage.

• Facebook users are happier because they feel more social support from others.