Anti- Social Networking

1. What is the main idea of the text?

• A) Children used to talk to their friends in person, but now they communicate through technology.

• B) Teenagers and preteens prefer texting and social media over talking on the phone or in person.

• C) Technology is changing the nature of kids' friendships and familial relationships.

• D) Researchers are concerned about the impact of technology on children's social interactions.

2. According to the Pew Research Center, how many text messages do American teenagers send on average per day?

• A) 10 or fewer

• B) 25-50

• C) 50-75

• D) 100 or more

3. What is one concern psychologists have about the impact of technology on kids' friendships?

• A) They help build trust in people outside their families.

• B) They lay the groundwork for healthy adult relationships.

• C) They allow kids to develop emotional skills and express emotions.

• D) All of the above

4. Why are close childhood friendships important for kids?

• A) They help build trust in people outside their families.

• B) They lay the groundwork for healthy adult relationships.

• C) They allow kids to develop emotional skills and express emotions.

• D) All of the above

5. What skills may fade in children due to their technical obsessions?

• A) Empathy and understanding emotional nuances

• B) Reading social cues like facial expressions and body language

• C) Developing poise and support functions in relationships

• D) All of the above

6. What does the phrase "rendered as 'c ya'" mean in the context of the text?

• A) It means "see you" in an abbreviated form.

• B) It refers to a specific Facebook feature.

• C) It is a slang term used by pre-teens.

• D) It signifies a change in communication styles.

7. According to the text, how do today's teenagers and preteens communicate with their friends?

• A) Through cellphone texts and instant messages

• B) Through Facebook walls and MySpace bulletins

• C) Both A and B

• D) In person or through phone calls

8. What is the potential impact of technology on kids' personalities?

• A) It may change the very nature of their friendships and familial relationships.

• B) It may diminish the quality of their interactions.

• C) It may affect their ability to develop empathy and understand emotional nuances.

• D) All of the above

9. What do researchers want to determine regarding technology and kids' friendships?

• A) If technology allows children to become more connected and supportive of their friends.

• B) If the quality of their interactions is being diminished without face-to-face time.

• C) If technology is changing the nature of kids' friendships and familial relationships.

• D) All of the above

10. What is the potential consequence of children's technical obsessions starting at a young age?

• A) Their brains may be rewired and certain skills may fade.

• B) They may become more connected and supportive of their friends.

• C) They may develop stronger relationships with their families.

• D) They may become more empathetic and understanding.