Question

19 it’s not all bad news, though: there are possible cognitive benefits associated with social media use for some people. researchers found social media use in middle - aged and older adults can help improve executive functioning because of the increased access to social connection it provides. this offers a support channel to individuals who are at risk for cognitive decline due to social isolation or loneliness.
question 6 dok 2 aligned standards 5 points
if the author chose to omit paragraph 19, the article would primarily lose details about ______.
select an answer
○ how social media affects cognition over time
○ the damage social media can do to cognition
○ the limited effects social media has on cognition
○ how social media may potentially improve cognition

Explanation:

Paragraph 19 focuses on the possible cognitive benefits of social media (like improving executive functioning for middle - aged/older adults and supporting those at risk of cognitive decline). Let's analyze each option:

• Option 1: The paragraph doesn't discuss how social media affects cognition over time, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: The paragraph is about benefits, not damage to cognition, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: The paragraph is about positive benefits, not limited effects, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: The paragraph explains how social media may improve cognition (e.g., improving executive functioning, helping those at risk of cognitive decline), so omitting it would make the article lose details about how social media may potentially improve cognition.

Answer:

D. how social media may potentially improve cognition (assuming the last option is D; if the last option's identifier is different, adjust accordingly. From the visible text, the last option is "how social media may potentially improve cognition")