Question

according to a recent study, teenagers are spending more time on social media than ever before. the study found that the average teenager spends up to 9 hours a day on social media platforms like instagram, tiktok, and snapchat. but what are the effects of this excessive screen time?
child psychologist dr. maya patel advises that \spending too much time on social media can lead to a range of negative consequences.\ it can contribute to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. additionally, social media can be a major source of cyberbullying, with one in three teens reporting being the victim of online harassment.
however, not all news about social media and teenagers is negative. some experts suggest that social media can be a valuable tool for connecting with others and expressing oneself. when used in moderation, social media can help teenagers build relationships, discover new interests, and even develop important skills.
so, what should teenagers do about social media? experts recommend setting limits on screen time, being mindful of the content they consume and share, and taking breaks from social media when they start to feel overwhelmed or anxious.

which of the following sentences from the passage would you quote and why?

• dr. maya patels quote, because she is an expert in child psychology and her exact words help support the claim that social media is negative
• the question at the end asking what teenagers should do about social media, because it is dramatic and attention - grabbing
• the statistic that teenagers spend up to 9 hours a day on social media platforms, because you have to quote statistics

Explanation:

• For the first option: Dr. Maya Patel is a child psychologist (an expert), and her quote directly supports the claim about negative effects of excessive social media use. Quoting an expert's exact words adds credibility.
• The second option: The question at the end is about what teenagers should do, not a claim - supporting quote. It's a question, not evidence or a supporting statement.
• The third option: The reason "you have to quote statistics" is not a valid reasoning. Quoting should be for supporting a claim, not just because it's a statistic. Also, the question is about quoting a sentence to support a point, and the first option's reasoning is more valid as it ties the quote to an expert's opinion supporting a claim.

Answer:

A. Dr. Maya Patel's quote, because she is an expert in child psychology and her exact words help support the claim that social media is negative