(75/100) Social Media Impact Debates

Listening Questions

Answer all questions based on the audio content

What is one primary concern discussed regarding misinformation on social media?

It enhances user engagement.

It leads to financial problems for companies.

It complicates public health efforts.

It promotes political debates.

How have social media algorithms been characterized in the context of political discourse?

They promote engagement through factual content.

They favor content that stirs intense emotional reactions.

They focus solely on entertainment value.

They limit user interactions.

According to the content, what is a reported effect of excessive social media use on teenagers?

Increased academic performance.

Enhanced social skills.

Feelings of anxiety and inadequacy.

Decreased global awareness.

What trend in marketing does the passage highlight?

Decreased reliance on celebrity advertising.

Increased authenticity in advertisements.

The rise of influencer marketing.

Less focus on social media.

What recent regulatory efforts are mentioned in the text?

Improvements in advertising standards.

Data protection regulations in the European Union.

Laws against misinformation.

Restraints on social media usage.

How do critics perceive social media companies' measures against misinformation?

They believe these measures are effective.

They argue these measures are insufficient.

They view them as excessive.

They think they should be expanded.

What dual role does social media play in relation to communities?

It connects and isolates individuals.

It promotes false narratives and solidifies facts.

It reduces global awareness while increasing local connections.

It hinders political discourse and facilitates dialogue.

What overarching theme is presented regarding the impact of social media?

The advantages of traditional communication methods.

The complexity and multifaceted nature of its effects.

The simplicity of regulating social media.

The decline of social media influence.

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