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Hard Reading and Writing · Information and Ideas · None · MCQ

In a recent study, researchers explored the impact of social media on adolescents’ mental health. They examined the use of social media among a large sample of teenagers, and they found a strong correlation between social media use and increased levels of stress and anxiety. However, the researchers cautioned that correlation does not equal causation. To prove that social media is directly causing increased levels of stress and anxiety, further research is needed. What is the most likely reason why the researchers cautioned that correlation does not equal causation?

The researchers’ caution that correlation does not equal causation is most likely due to the fact that

A
social media use can have both positive and negative effects on mental health.
B
stress and anxiety are common among teenagers, regardless of social media use.
C
other factors, such as family dynamics or school pressure, might contribute to stress and anxiety.
D
social media use can be a symptom of mental health issues, not a cause of them.

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