Week 3 Foundation Math and Thinking Skills Test Copy

Maintaining contact with preteens and teenagers while building their confidence can assist them in coping with peer pressure.

Which of the following statements, if true, best weakens the above argument?

A.  When teens are surrounded by people who make good judgments and engage in positive activities and choices, they are more likely to desire to improve themselves.

B. Most teens feel horrible or guilty after succumbing to peer pressure. It begins to destroy their self-esteem, and it doesn’t feel good to constantly go against their convictions.

C. Teenagers with confidence are better able to resist negative peer pressure. This is because self-assured kids are better able to make safe, informed judgments.

D. Teens will notice a difference in their academic achievement if they surround themselves with positive influences.

Accessing Facebook or any other social media account is advantageous to both the person and society.

Which of the following statements, if true, best strengthens the above argument?

A. Young individuals can use social networking platforms to develop their hobbies and connect with others who share those interests.

B. People have been encouraged to utilise computers and mobile phones to express their worries about social issues without having to participate actively in campaigns in person as a result of social sharing.

C. Despite the fact that social sharing has become the norm rather than the exception in the workplace, some businesses have chosen to go against the grain and delete social sharing links due to the negative impact.

D. For anyone attempting to build a reputation for themselves in their field, LinkedIn and other professional social media sites are essential.

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