Consider the given statement and decide which of the given assumptions is/are implicit. Statement: People are getting addicted to social media. Assumptions: I. Being active on social media is pleasurable. II. Access to social media is becoming easier.
The question asks to identify which assumptions are implicit in the given statement.
Statement Analysis
Statement: People are getting addicted to social media.
This statement implies a trend where an increasing number of people are developing a compulsive habit related to social media usage.
Assumption I Evaluation
Assumption I: Being active on social media is pleasurable.
- Addiction typically arises from activities that provide some form of reward, satisfaction, or pleasure.
- If social media usage wasn't perceived as pleasurable or rewarding by users, it would be unlikely for them to become addicted to it.
- Therefore, the pleasure derived from social media is a likely underlying reason for addiction. This assumption is implicit.
Assumption II Evaluation
Assumption II: Access to social media is becoming easier.
- Widespread addiction requires widespread availability and ease of use of the addictive medium.
- The increasing prevalence of smartphones, affordable internet, and user-friendly platforms makes social media easily accessible to many people.
- Easier access facilitates more frequent usage, which is a prerequisite for developing addiction. This assumption is implicit.
Conclusion
Both assumption I (pleasure) and assumption II (easier access) logically support the statement that people are getting addicted to social media. Addiction implies seeking pleasure, and widespread addiction implies easy access.
Therefore, both assumptions I and II are implicit.
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