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aCTIvITy 3.8
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debate It: organizing and Communicating an argument
article
Good
and
Bad
deny: to state that something isn’t true
adverse: not good, causing harm
tendency: a likelihood that a person will think or act a certain way
anxiety: a nervous mental state caused by feelings of worry, fear, and/or uncertainty
my Notes
Preview
In this activity, you will read two articles on the effects of social networking and plan an argument and participate in a debate on the subject.
Setting a Purpose for Reading
• Read the following article to explore the topic of social networking and youth. As you read, use the metacognitive markers ? (e.g., I wonder if, why, I am confused by, etc.) and ! (e.g., wow, surprising, I can relate, etc.).
• Circle unknown words and phrases. Try to determine the meaning of the words by using context clues, word parts, or a dictionary.
Social Networking’s
Impacts on Kids
1 Science Daily (Aug. 6, 2011)—Social media present risks and benefits to children but parents who try to secretly monitor their kids’ activities online are wasting their time, according to a presentation at the 119th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association.
2 “While nobody can deny that Facebook has altered the landscape of social interaction, particularly among young people, we are just now starting to see solid psychological research demonstrating both the positives and the negatives,” said Larry D. Rosen, PhD, professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills.
3 In a plenary talk entitled, “Poke Me: How Social Networks Can Both Help and Harm Our Kids,” Rosen discussed potential adverse effects, including:
• Teens who use Facebook more often show more narcissistic tendencies while young adults who have a strong Facebook presence show more signs of other psychological disorders, including antisocial behaviors, mania and aggressive tendencies.
• Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children, preteens and teenagers by making them more prone to anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders, as well as by making them more susceptible to future health problems.
• Facebook can be distracting and can negatively impact learning. Studies found that middle school, high school and college students who checked Facebook at least once during a 15-minute study period achieved lower grades.
4 Rosen said new research has also found positive influences linked to social networking, including:
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