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Media Literacy: Social Media

Question 4 • RKAA- Second Semester Civics and Citizenship 0.5 New

Why are algorithms a drawback for social media users?

Answer
A
They cause users to misunderstand what they see.
B
They discourage users from staying on a site.
C
They result in too many ads of no interest.
D
They support a user’s confirmation bias.

Explanation

Social media algorithms select and recommend content based on a user’s interests and past activity. This can repeatedly show users ideas that match what they already believe, reinforcing confirmation bias. The best answer is D, “They support a user’s confirmation bias.”

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