English reading: Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO)

The term FOMO was first used...

• in a paper published by a Harvard student

• on social media

• by someone doing market research

It can be inferred that the meaning of FOMO now...

• is the same as in 2004.

• has changed since 2004.

• changed between 1996 and 2004.

Which of the following impacts of FOMO is NOT mentioned in the text?

• It can alter your perception of what ‘normal’ is.

• It can be exploited to make people spend money.

• It can make people fearful of normal social interactions.

According to the text, people in previous generations experienced FOMO less than nowadays because...

• marketing campaigns were less targeted towards them.

• they were less aware of what others were doing.

• their lives were more similar to those of their peers.

According to the research, which of these people is MOST likely to experience FOMO?

• an introvert doing school work on a Friday night.

• a neurotic person relaxing on a Sunday afternoon.

• an extrovert working on a Tuesday morning.

According to research, someone doing an activity of their own choice...

• will only experience FOMO if their chosen activity is unsociable.

• will experience FOMO if they are reminded about an alternative option.

• will not experience FOMO unless they see a social network feed.

Who is most likely to be at risk from FOMO?

• a young, sociable adult who uses social media widely

• an older adult who is insecure and has low self-worth.

• a confident teenager who does not use social media.

It can be inferred that FOJI...

• causes people to become more lonely and isolated.

• is one of the advantages of FOMO.

• helps people to appreciate the present moment.

The text states that FOMO can be beneficial...

• if people use it to seek out opportunities.

• if people are suffering from FOJI.

• if people are feeling isolated and undervalued.

10 JOMO refers to...

• being motivated positively by other people’s actions.

• commenting positively on other people’s good news.

• being happy without the influence of other people.