The Social Dilemma: Anticipation Quiz

What is the main topic of the documentary The Social Dilemma?

• The history of the internet

• The impact of social media on society

• How to use smartphones

• The invention of television

Which of the following is a common feature of social media platforms discussed in The Social Dilemma?

• Automatic car updates

• Personalized content feeds

• Weather forecasting

• Cooking tutorials

What is one possible negative effect of social media mentioned in the documentary?

• Improved eyesight

• Increased screen time leading to less sleep

• Better handwriting

• Faster running speed

Which term best describes the way social media platforms keep users engaged?

• Random selection

• Algorithmic recommendation

• Manual updates

• Coin toss

If a student spends more time on social media, what might be a possible impact on their daily life?

• They might have more time for homework

• They might have less time for outdoor activities

• They might eat healthier food

• They might sleep more

How could social media algorithms affect the type of news a person sees?

• By showing everyone the same news

• By showing news based on the person’s interests and past clicks

• By hiding all news

• By only showing sports news

Why might it be important to think about the ethical implications of social media use?

• Because it can affect how people treat each other online

• Because it makes phones heavier

• Because it changes the color of apps

• Because it increases battery life

Which of the following is an example of evaluating the impact of social media on friendships?

• Listing the names of social media apps

• Describing how social media can both help and hurt friendships

• Memorizing the year Facebook was created

• Naming the founders of Instagram

Imagine a new social media platform is launched. What steps could you take to evaluate whether it has a positive or negative impact on its users?

• Only look at the platform’s advertisements

• Collect evidence from user experiences and research studies, then compare the results

• Guess based on the platform’s name

• Ask only your friends

A company uses personal data to target ads to teenagers. What ethical questions should be considered before allowing this practice?

• Whether the ads are colorful

• Whether targeting ads respects privacy and protects young users from harm

• Whether the company is popular

• Whether the ads are funny