Question

why is social media often a source of stress and anxiety?

people can keep track of each other’s birthdays or other life events.

its hard to judge people on social media.

people compare themselves to others on social media.

it’s easy to stay in touch with friends.

Explanation:

To determine why social media is a source of stress/anxiety, we analyze each option:

• "People can keep track of each other’s birthdays..." is a positive/neutral use, not a stressor.
• "It's hard to judge people..." does not directly relate to causing stress/anxiety.
• "People compare themselves to others..." is a known trigger for stress/anxiety, as social comparison (especially with curated social media content) can lead to feelings of inadequacy.
• "It’s easy to stay in touch..." is a positive aspect, not a stressor.

Answer:

C. People compare themselves to others on social media.