Addictive Apps and Social Media Quiz

Chemical Response to Favorite Content

• The brain releases dopamine when you see a video from your favorite comic on Instagram.

Timing of Real Benefits

• According to psychologist Edward Spector, the real benefit of most activities occurs when you're anticipating or reflecting on the activity.

Smartphone Nudges

• The average smartphone user in the United States receives around 65-70 nudges daily.

Purpose of Notifications

• The purpose of notifications that ding, flash, and buzz on smartphones is to capture the user's attention and make them engage with the device.

Advertising Technique

• The technique used to make it hard to avoid engaging with ads on the internet is called "dark patterns".

FOMO Definition

• FOMO stands for Fear of Missing Out in the context of the article.

Dhisha Kukalakuntla's Concern

• Dhisha Kukalakuntla's main concern about her phone usage is that it's controlling her life.

Infinite Scroll Tactic

• The 'Infinite Scroll' tactic contributes to social media addiction by making it easy to endlessly scroll through content without a clear stopping point.

Social Media's Impact on Teens

• There is a growing concern about social media's impact on teens' brains and emotions, including anxiety, depression, and loneliness.

State Action on Social Media Addiction

• 41 states have taken action to address the concern over social media addiction.