Short-Answer Questions
Answer the following questions in at least 3 to 4 sentences each.
Format any citations according to APA guidelines.
1. What is social media? Which theory or theories of psychology help to explain why people use social media? Why do they exhibit behaviors that are unique to these channels?
2. Select two of the following channels:
• Facebook
• Twitter
• YouTube
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Discuss the social benefits and limitations of each. What human interactions can each of these channels create?
3. Describe the online and offline effects of social media on teens ages 13–19 and on adults ages 35–50.
