Question

which situation describes a negative effect of social networking?
○ robyn watches online cooking classes.
○ madeline locates her friends from summer camp.
○ eli writes a blog about the nation’s healthcare system.
○ hayden uses social media to convince a peer to drop out of a competition.

Explanation:

To determine the negative effect of social networking, we analyze each option:

• Robyn watching cooking classes is a positive use (learning).
• Madeline locating friends is a positive social connection.
• Eli writing a blog about healthcare can be informative (positive).
• Hayden using social media to persuade a peer to drop out of a competition is unethical and harmful, representing a negative effect as it undermines fair competition and the peer's goals.

Answer:

D. Hayden uses social media to convince a peer to drop out of a competition.