SAGE News Clips: Role of Facebook in SocietyDescription: In August 2015, one billion people logged into Facebook in one single day. This video examines the expanding role of Facebook in the social lives of its users from party invitations to joining interest groups. This video discusses how Facebook's integration with other websites and services, such as dating service Tinder, has expanded the site's reach into users' personal lives. In addition, social networks expose users to voices outside their group of close, personal friends. Since information passes rapidly across Facebook, users become aware of important events as they occur. Watch this video to learn more!Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 101 and watch the video. When
you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:CNET editor Dan Ackerman sees Facebook as a technology that ______.
A. makes us antisocial
B. connects us to voices outside of our social group
C. is declining
D. creates social divisions
Answer: B
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