. Which of the following is NOT an assertion made in the article, “We Are Hopelessly Hooked”?

Using digital communication as a buffer in romantic relationships is strengthening partnerships.
Because they have not learned how to be solitary or how to control emotions, young people are losing their ability to empathize.
The rate at which smartphones became ubiquitous was unprecedented.
Family relationships are evolving as a result of new digital modes.

Using digital communication as a buffer in romantic relationships is strengthening partnerships.

Explanation:

The article is basically about how the use of social media deeply affects our lives. We spend too much time in a virtual world, behind a screen than in person. Because of this, young people are losing their ability to empathize. Social media was supposed to be used to get information across, but now, it negatively evolves family relationships. And, depression rates have increased dramatically since the outbreak of social media. Using digital communication as a buffer in romantic relationships is actually destroying  partnerships because most people now do not know how to talk bout their feelings in person. We're so used to doing it over social media.

answer: i chose a.

explanation:

this is what i put and it was correct

it's a way for authors to communicate with reader in this time period. books from the past can teach us about life.