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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #43891 Short ADHD media
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You will see a video about the impact of social media on attention spans. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.

Transcript:

We're designed to focus on one thing at a time. There's no secret that the frequent context switching that happens when we use social media, so scrolling through our phones and seeing lots of different bits of completely unrelated bits of information like news ads, you know, cat videos that results. In significantly measurable. Attention deficits. So I'm not saying it causes ADHD, but studies have shown that if you use your phone for more than an hour in teens that result in these.
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Option 1: "attention problems"

Explanation: The text discusses how frequent context switching from social media leads to measurable attention deficits. The phrase 'attention deficits' directly correlates with 'attention problems,' making this option the best fit for completing the sentence.

Option 2: "study habits"

Explanation: While study habits can be influenced by attention, the text does not mention them. The focus is on attention deficits rather than how social media affects study habits, making this option irrelevant.

Option 3: "sleep issues"

Explanation: The text does not address sleep issues at all. It specifically mentions attention deficits resulting from social media use, so this option does not align with the main idea presented.

Option 4: "physical health"

Explanation: Physical health is not discussed in the context of the text. The emphasis is on attention deficits caused by social media use, making this option unrelated to the content.

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