WorksheetsDigital Media Literacy: FOMO and Social Media Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does FOMO stand for?
Fear of Missing Out
Fear of Moving On
Fear of Making Options
Fear of Many Opinions
What is a common trigger for FOMO in today's world?
Newspapers
Social Media
Radio
Television
What is one suggested way to deal with FOMO?
Stop talking to friends
Limit time on social media
Quit your job
Move to a new city
How does social media typically portray people's lives?
As a complete and accurate depiction
As a highlight reel
As a boring routine
As a negative experience
What is NOT a recommended way to change how we view social media?
Understand it's a highlight reel
Compare your life to others
Focus on your own life
Take breaks from social media
What emotion is commonly associated with FOMO?
Excitement
Boredom
Happiness
Anxiety
What is a practical step to take if quitting social media is not an option?
Delete all your accounts
Post more frequently
Limit your time on it
Ignore all notifications
What is often missing from social media posts?
Colorful images
Positive experiences
Boring routines
Exciting events
What can excessive social media use lead to?
Improved relationships
Insecurity
Better sleep
Increased productivity
What is a common misconception about others' lives on social media?
They are always boring
They are always negative
They are always private
They are always exciting
What is a benefit of taking a break from social media?
More time to compare with others
Increased anxiety
Focus on personal life
More social media followers
What is the main purpose of social media?
To replace real-life interactions
To make people feel bad
To provide instant access to friends' activities
To spread misinformation
What is a negative effect of comparing your life to others on social media?
Increased self-esteem
Feeling more connected
Second-guessing decisions
Improved decision-making
What is a common feeling when not online but still experiencing FOMO?
Looming sense of missing out
Contentment
Relief
Satisfaction
What is a realistic view of social media posts?
They are always negative
They are unimportant
They are a highlight reel
They show the complete truth
