Which statements support the claim that social media
is harmful to teens? check all that apply.
sharing videos, images and memes creates the
opportunity for an instantaneous positive feedback loop
that can perpetuate poor decision making. in an
environment where teens spend around nine hours using
some form of online media every day, it doesn't take long
for them to be influenced by an "all-about-the-likes"
sense of values that can potentially lead to life-altering

the combination of social media pressure and an
underdeveloped prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain
that us rationalize decisions, control impulsivity
and make judgments, can contribute to offensive online
sharing videos can create feedback loops that lead
to poor decision-making.
teens spend around three hours every day using
some form of online media.
an "all-about-the-likes sense of values can
negatively influence decisions.
sharing images and memes can be fun.
brain development and online pressure can lead to
impulsivity
posts.
- "the secret social media lives of teenagers,"
ana homayoun