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上期划线句答案
Some of the hues we perceive are from the interaction of light with the microstructure of feathers or scales—think of a hummingbird that changes color depending on the angle at which you spot it.
一些我们看到的颜色是由光与羽毛或鳞片的微观结构相互作用产生的——比如蜂鸟，根据你观察的角度，它的颜色会发生变化。
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A study of 23,532 people explored possible relationships between self-esteem, narcissistic personality traits, and social media use. Of interest, low self-esteem and narcissistic personality traits are both correlated with high levels of social media engagement (Andreassen et al., 2017). How is this possible?
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While social media exposes us to others, it tends to do so in a manner that encourages comparisons and distance. Unlike real-time conversations, social media grants an asynchronous fashion, creating a barrier to unfiltered, intuitive emotional responses. According to the virtual disengagement hypothesis, interactions on social media might foster blunted empathy and awareness of others' mental states (Tavares and Rein, 2024). When used excessively, this habitual detachment could foster a more generalized impact.
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The type of social media used and how someone engages with it could also make an impact. A recent study found that among the 334 participants, the use of Instagram and Twitter correlated with heightened levels of communal narcissism; however, Reddit did not (Kristinsdottir et al., 2021). Sharing on social media, coupled with placing importance on feedback, also correlated with communal narcissism. Another factor in social media use that might impact how we relate to ourselves and others is the phenomenon of group identity. It's been a long-known phenomenon in social psychology for individuals to feel closer to those to whom they feel more similar and for people to tend to blend their views with those of others when set into a group.
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One study found that the more someone related to a specific group online (in this case, as being a fan of one sports team), the more likely they were to celebrate the pain of those in another group (fans of a rival sports team) (Wakefield and Wakefield, 2024). The researchers called this observation "intergroup counter-empathy." Within social media circles where group identity magnifies, this tendency is susceptible to take a dark turn. The rise of community hate groups online might be one such example.
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It is tricky to withdraw totally from social media. Still, there are steps we can take to enhance empathy in the face of social media's impacts. Balancing interactions online with interactions in person is one step. Another strategy is diversifying how we utilize social media, reaching out from our usual circles to expose ourselves to different ideas and ways of experiencing life. Finally, taking other steps to build empathy while offline, like learning about different cultures, engaging curiosity around others' life experiences and stories, and volunteering, might also help to counteract some of social media's impacts in this department.
本文节选自：Psychology Today（今日心理学）
发布时间：2024.12.15
作者：Jennifer Gerlach LCSW
原文标题：Is Social Media Making Us More Narcissistic?
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写作句总结
原句：According to the virtual disengagement hypothesis, interactions on social media might foster blunted empathy and awareness of others' mental states.
结构：According to X hypothesis, interactions on Y might foster Z.
根据X假设，在Y上的互动可能会促进Z。
例句：According to the practice makes perfect hypothesis, persistent effort on self-improvement might foster outstanding personal character and integrity.
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阅读理解题
Which of the following best describes the author's attitude towards social media?
A. Social media is a fundamentally harmful technology that should be avoided completely.
B. Social media is a beneficial tool for fostering connections and understanding diverse perspectives.
C. Social media is a neutral platform with no significant impact on users' empathy.
D. Social media has some negative impacts, but they can be mitigated through mindful use and offline activities.
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全文概括
Research indicates a correlation between high social media engagement and low self-esteem or narcissistic traits, potentially due to the platform's asynchronous nature hindering empathetic responses. The type of platform and engagement style also matters, with some platforms linked more strongly to narcissism than others. Furthermore, online group identity can exacerbate negative behaviors, such as "intergroup counter-empathy." Strategies to mitigate these effects include balancing online and offline interactions, diversifying social media use, and actively building empathy offline.
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