Problem: Risky Online Behavior Grid
Sending personal information to strangers
Interacting with online strangers
Accepting strangers' requests to be friends or to communicate directly outside of a social network
Talking about highly personal topics with strangers
Ignoring privacy settings
Online harassment
Clicking on links or installing apps or software from unknown sources
• What motivates individuals to demonstrate risky behaviors in social media?
• What role does peer pressure play in partaking in risky behaviors?
• In your opinion, do the risks of social media on human interaction outweigh the benefits? Explain your response.
• Do risky social media behaviors indicate risky behaviors offline? Explain your response.
• Is one developmental stage or age group more at risk than others are, or are the risks simply different based on demographic and usage?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.