Science and technology have both positive and negative effects on society. What could be a negative effect of using cell phones?

A negative effect is a harmful consequence of using cell phones. Using a cell phone while driving can distract the driver and increase the likelihood of a crash, so the correct choice is “Using cell phones while driving increases the likelihood of crashing.” The other choices describe changes or uses of cell phones, not harmful effects.

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