IELTS reading detail Practice
What does the author identify as a primary consequence of the algorithms used by social media platforms?
Question type: multiple choice · Difficulty: intermediate
- A. An increase in the quality of political debate.
- B. A reduction in the amount of time users spend online.
- C. The reinforcement of users' pre-existing beliefs.
- D. Greater access to diverse political journalism.
Explanation Preview
Paragraph D states that algorithms lead to 'insulating users from opposing viewpoints'. It continues by explaining that 'When individuals are only exposed to information and opinions that reinforce their existing beliefs, their views can become more extreme'. This directly supports option C.