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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What drives social media sites and can have an adverse effect on mental health?
A
Computers
B
Kind thoughts
C
Algorithms
D
Politics
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Using it activates the brain’s reward center by releasing dopamine, a “feel-good chemical” linked to pleasurable activities such as sex, food, and social interaction. The platforms are designed to be addictive and are associated with anxiety, depression, and even physical ailments.

Detailed explanation-2: -These distorted images can lead to dissatisfaction among users about themselves, increasing their risk of developing eating disorders and body dysmorphia. The report also found that social media algorithms may worsen the issue because of how content is personalized for users based on their preferences.

Detailed explanation-3: -Because social media algorithms will serve up content related to what you’ve already interacted with, this can create a “rabbit hole” effect if left unchecked. If you continue clicking, you can be exposed to an endless stream of content that may become more niche or extreme in nature.

Detailed explanation-4: -By monitoring people’s online behavior, harvesting their private data, and manipulating what they see online (a form of manipulation known as “surveillance capitalism”), social media algorithms work 24/7 to keep users addicted to ‘liking’ and scrolling through endless ads and content.

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