Unit #1- Summative Review-The Pull of Social Media

Directions-Read the passage and answer the questions below. In today’s world, teenagers spend more time than ever on social media. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat provide ways to connect, share, and stay informed. But experts warn that the constant use of these platforms can also create a powerful form of peer influence. Teenagers may feel pressured to post certain kinds of pictures, follow specific trends, or even measure their self-worth by the number of likes they receive. Studies show that the teenage brain is especially sensitive to approval and recognition. Because of this, the “reward” of likes, comments, and followers can feel almost irresistible. Just as herd mentality once explained why people tend to follow the group, social media provides a new digital space where peer pressure thrives. The pull is not always negative, however. Teenagers also use these platforms to spread awareness, support friends, and share positive messages. Psychologists suggest that resisting unhealthy influence online requires self-awareness and boundaries. Teens can pause before posting, think critically about trends, and reflect on whether they are making choices for themselves or for the approval of others. Setting limits on screen time and finding offline activities can also help them maintain balance.

• Social media is the leading cause of depression among teenagers.

• Teenagers should avoid social media completely.

• Social media creates powerful peer influence, both positive and negative.

• Teenagers use social media only to follow trends.

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How do paragraphs 1–2 contribute to the central idea of the article?

• A. By explaining how social media first became popular.

• B. By describing both the risks and benefits of social media influence.

• C. By showing how adults also struggle with online pressure.

• D. By illustrating how teenagers learn to resist peer pressure.

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How does paragraph 2 add to the reader’s understanding of peer influence?

• By comparing social media pressure to herd mentality.

• By defining the term "social media."

• By explaining the history of online platforms.

• By showing how adults respond to online trends.

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How does paragraph 3 refine the central idea of the article?

• A. By showing how screen time affects brain growth.

• B. By explaining ways teenagers can resist unhealthy influence online.

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Which statement best expresses the main idea of the section “The Pull of Likes” (Paragraph 2)?

• Teenagers are not affected by likes or comments.

• Teenagers find recognition on social media especially rewarding.

• Adults use social media more responsibly than teens.

• Teenagers usually avoid posting to escape pressure.

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How does the following sentence help the reader understand the central idea? “Because of this, the ‘reward’ of likes, comments, and followers can feel almost irresistible.”

• It shows that teenagers do not care about peer approval.

• It illustrates why teenagers may be drawn into unhealthy online behaviors.

• It explains why adults use social media less often.

• It suggests that teenagers avoid risky choices online.

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According to the article, what are TWO methods teenagers can use to resist unhealthy social media influence?

• Spend more hours online to get used to pressure.

• Pause before posting and reflect on their choices.

• Compare themselves constantly to others.

• Set limits on screen time and find offline activities.

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According to the text, what are TWO reasons teenagers are especially vulnerable to social media influence?

• Teenagers’ brains are highly sensitive to approval and recognition.

• Teenagers prefer offline activities to online platforms.

• Teenagers’ decision-making skills are still developing.

• Teenagers rarely compare themselves to peers.

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According to the article, how might social media influence be seen as a positive force?

• It allows teenagers to completely avoid peer pressure.

• It encourages teenagers to ignore what others think.

• It helps teenagers spread awareness and support positive causes.

• It makes teenagers less likely to talk with friends offline.

Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that social media pressure is similar to herd mentality?

• Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat provide ways to connect, share, and stay informed.

• The pull is not always negative, however.

• Just as herd mentality once explained why people tend to follow the group, social media provides a new digital space where peer pressure thrives.

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