Filtering Beauty

According to the Snapchat survey, what percentage of young people in the United States, France, and the UK use filter products on their social media apps?

• Over 75%

• Over 80%

• Over 90%

• Over 95%

What is the most common age of participants in the City University of London study on the use of beauty filters on social media?

• 20

• 25

• 30

• 35

What did 94 percent of the participants feel when asked why they used filters?

• Excitement

• Confidence

• Pressure to look a certain way

• Happiness

What is one of the negative effects of beauty filters on our mental health mentioned in the text?

• Improved self-esteem

• Increased social interaction

• Vulnerable mental state

• Enhanced physical fitness

What can the creation of a distorted self-image due to the use of beauty filters lead to?

• Body dysmorphic disorders

• Better sleep quality

• Improved cognitive abilities

• Enhanced social skills

What is the third effect of relying too heavily on online beauty filters as mentioned in the text?

• Increased productivity

• Social isolation

• Better physical health

• Enhanced creativity

What is one of the negative effects of using beauty filters online as mentioned in the text?

• They enhance physical health

• They encourage genuine connections

• They can lead to disconnection and loneliness

• They increase self-esteem over time

According to the text, what does the superficial culture created by beauty filters value?

• Authenticity over image

• Image over authenticity

• Personal and professional relationships

• Physical health

What is one of the ways to manage the use of filters as suggested in the text?

• Post altered selfies frequently

• Constantly check for comments online

• Be mindful and limit the time spent using filters

• Obsess over reactions after posting online

What does the text suggest to do instead of editing and posting in the virtual world?

• Spend more time on social media

• Do something real like a real-world activity

• Keep checking in with your online presence

• Focus on how others perceive you online