Everfi Ignition Lesson-1 Connections and Community

What is a NEGATIVE part of being in an online community?

• Learning from people all over the world

• Finding people with common interests

• Having anything you post be permanent

• All of the above

Answer explanation

There are many good things about online communities, but remember that everything you share is part of your online impression. It's who people think you are based on what you post. Once you post something, it's permanent. And people can use your online impression to make decisions about you all of your life.

If a friend posts something online that hurts your feelings, what should you do?

• Post something hurtful about them

• Ask why they are mad at you in the comments

• Text them and say they hurt your feelings

• Ask to talk to them in person

Answer explanation

If a friend hurts your feelings online, it's usually best to talk to them in real life. You can't see someone's expression or hear their voice online. By talking it out in person, there's less likely to be misunderstandings.

If someone you don't know asks where you go to school, what should you do?

• Don't respond

• See if they are a friend of a friend

• Ask why they want to know

• Lie to them

Answer explanation

If someone you don't know asks for personal information, don't reply. It's not rude. Even if the person is connected to a friend online, they may not know them in person. If you're not sure, ask an adult you trust for help.

What is "social comparison"?

• When you compare your social life to other's social life

• When you compare your life to other's social media posts and feel like your life is worse.

• When you compare your online posts to other's online posts and feel like yours' are worse

• When you compare your life to other's online posts and feel like your life is better

Answer explanation

Social comparison is when you compare your life to what you see someone else post online and feel like your life is worse. It can happen when you spend a lot of time online. It can also cause depression. It's important to remember that what you see online isn't all real.

How can you avoid "emotional contagion"?

Contagion Means: Spreading of a harmful idea or practice.

• Turn off notifications on your phone

• Spend time away from social media

• Stay offline before you go to bed

• All of the above

Answer explanation

"Emotional contagion" is when you feel the emotions you think someone else feels. It can happen easily on social media. If being online is making you upset, try to spend some time offline. Turn off notifications on your phone and spend time with friends in person. If you still feel upset, talk to an adult you trust.