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:
✓ 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.