Social Media Risks for Kids

Who are the authors of the article 'Social media is riskier for kids than ‘screen time’'?

• Jean Twenge, Jonathan Haidt, and Mark Zuckerberg

• Jonathan Haidt, Kevin Cummins, and Bill Gates

• Jean Twenge, Kevin Cummins, and Elon Musk

• Jean Twenge, Jonathan Haidt, and Kevin Cummins

Answer explanation

The correct authors of the article 'Social media is riskier for kids than ‘screen time’' are Jean Twenge, Jonathan Haidt, and Kevin Cummins.

What is Jean M. Twenge's profession?

• Professor of psychology

• Social psychologist

• Assistant professor of public health

• Author of 'The Coddling of the American Mind'

Answer explanation

Jean M. Twenge's profession is a Professor of psychology, making the correct answer choice 'Professor of psychology'.

What is the main argument of the article?

• Social media has no impact on mental health

• Screen time is beneficial for kids

• Candy is good for kids

• Social media is riskier for kids than general screen time

Answer explanation

Social media is riskier for kids than general screen time because the article's main argument focuses on the potential negative impact of social media on children's mental health.

Which university is Jonathan Haidt affiliated with?

• New York University

• San Diego State University

• University of Oxford

• California State University at Fullerton

Answer explanation

Jonathan Haidt is affiliated with New York University.

What did the Oxford study find about screen time?

• It correlates with poor mental health

• It has no effect on mental health

• It improves mental health

• It is beneficial for social interaction

Answer explanation

The Oxford study found that screen time correlates with poor mental health, indicating a negative impact on mental well-being.

What is the minimum age to have a social media account according to the platforms' rules?

• 15

• 12

• 13

• 14

Answer explanation

The minimum age to have a social media account according to the platforms' rules is 13 years old, making the correct answer choice 13.

What did the new study find about the link between social media use and mental health for girls?

• It is smaller than the link identified for general screen time

• There is no link between social media use and mental health

• It is the same as the link identified for general screen time

• It is 10 times as large as the link identified for general screen time

Answer explanation

The new study found that the link between social media use and mental health for girls is 10 times as large as the link identified for general screen time.

What did Facebook's internal research conclude about Instagram?

• It had no effect on mental health

• It led to depression and body image issues, particularly among teenage girls

• It was beneficial for social interaction

• It improved mental health

Answer explanation

Facebook's internal research concluded that Instagram led to depression and body image issues, particularly among teenage girls.

What is the correlation between heavy social media use and depression?

• Heavy social media users are less likely to be depressed

• Heavy social media users are two to three times more likely to be depressed

• There is no correlation

• Heavy social media users are happier

Answer explanation

Heavy social media users are two to three times more likely to be depressed, indicating a strong correlation between heavy social media use and depression.

What should parents focus on according to the article?

• Encouraging more social media use

• Allowing unlimited screen time

• Controlling all technology use

• Controlling social media use

Answer explanation

Parents should focus on controlling social media use according to the article.