7C

Question 1

media

Answer 1

refers to the forms in which information is communicated and spread throughout society

Question 2

print media

Answer 2

media that is displayed in full on a physical surface

Question 3

digital media

Answer 3

media that is designed to be projected onto an electronic device

Question 4

social connections

Answer 4

the network of people available to someone for support and engagement

Question 5

social comparisons

Answer 5

a proposal that humans measure their self-worth in relation to the people around them, playing a significant role in wellbeing

Question 6

how does social media POSITIVELY influence individuals’ social connection?

Answer 6

positives:
- increased ability to access support
- increase social connections that are not limited to physical proximity

Question 7

how does social media NEGATIVELY influence individuals’ social connection?

Answer 7

negatives:
- increased pressure to stay connected
- social connections are more numerous but more shallow leading to feelings of isolation
- social connections may be false because people aren’t who they say they are

Question 8

how does social media POSITIVELY influence groups’ social connection?

Answer 8

positives:
- increased scope to form communities and mobilise large groups

Question 9

how does social media NEGATIVELY influence groups’ social connection?

Answer 9

negatives:
- increase potential conformity, people are more likely to engage in bullying to match the behaviour of others in their social group