SAGE News Clips: The Role of Facebook in SocietyThis video examines the expanding role of Facebook in the social lives of its users from party invitations to joining interest groups. It 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, it also explores how social networks expose users to voices outside their group of close, personal friends. Because 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 198, 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 views Facebook as a technology that ______.

A. makes us antisocial
B. connects us to voices outside of our social group
C. is declining
D. perpetuates fake news


Answer: B

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