Social Media
Does social media have downsides?
Yes, it has many downsides.
Do online interactions increase activity and enjoyment on social media.
Yes, social media interactions increase your activity and involvement.
True or False: Social media has a low risk of addiction.
False, it has a high risk of addiction.
Are some people rude to others online?
Yes.
Can you become reliant on social media?
Yes
Are people more willing to say rude things online than in person?
Yes.
What do apps count on to keep you hooked and distracted?
Getting addicted, and wanting to keep using the app.
Is it ok to be rude online because they aren't in front of you?
No, if you wouldn't so it to their face then don't say it at all.
How old do most Social Medias agreements say you must be to use the website?
13 years old
Can the like button have downsides? Explain.
Yes, people may become upset if they do not get as many likes as one of there friends or someone else.
What is addiction?
When you can't stop doing something.
Just because someone is rude to you, does that mean you can be rude to them?
No, you should always be nice no matter what.
Did the creators of social media expect it to have downsides?
They didn't
What are upsides and downsides with online comments?
They increase enjoyment and activity but people can also say rude things about the person.
what is one way you can become addicted to social media?
1. Spending to much time on it
2. Getting high dopamine (Happy chemical) doses when liking/commenting on posts. It's not good for you because then you want even more and can't stop being on line.
3. Wanting to see other peoples lives.
Should you talk to other people online?
Yes, it is OK to be social, but don't talk to people that act strange.
What is one major downside of social media?
1. Addiction
2. Depression
3. Hate comments ):
4. Unfair comparisons
Is spending a lot of time having fun on social media good for you?
No
Is it easy or hard to get addicted to social media?
It's easy.
What effect can seeing other peoples posts have on you if they only post the good parts of their life?
You won't see the bad parts of their life and wonder why yours seems worse compared to theirs.