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 decisions. .

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 posts.

–"the secret social media lives of teenagers,"
ana homayoun

which statements support the claim that social media is harmful to teens? check all that apply.

1)sharing videos can create feedback loops that lead to poor decision-making.
2)teens spend around three hours every day using some form of online media.
3)an “all-about-the-likes” sense of values can negatively influence decisions.
4)sharing images and memes can be fun.
5)brain development and online pressure can lead to impulsivity.

Step 1:  Determine which options are correct

Which statements support the claim that social media is harmful to teens? Check all that apply.

- Option A: Sharing videos can create feedback loops that lead to poor decision-making.

- Option C:  An “all-about-the-likes” sense of values can negatively influence decisions.

- Option E:  Brain development and online pressure can lead to impulsivity.

The options that do not make sense are B and D because first of all, option B states that teens spend around three hours every day on social media.  That does not prove a point that social media is harmful to teens.  Next, option E is incorrect because it just states something.  

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can you copy and paste what selections you read? the answer is based off of that.

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.