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Passage: A recent study highlighted that while social media platforms offer unprecedented connectivity, they also contribute to increased feelings of isolation among users. This paradox stems from a constant comparison with idealized online personas and a decline in genuine face-to-face interactions. The main idea of the passage is that social media:

A Fails to provide meaningful connections.
B Creates a false sense of community.
C Presents a contradictory impact on user well-being.
D Leads users to idealize others' lives.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The passage describes social media offering 'unprecedented connectivity' (positive) but also increasing 'feelings of isolation' (negative). This contrast is explicitly called a 'paradox,' highlighting its contradictory effects.

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