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What are digital detoxes and why are they becoming popular?
Digital detoxes are periods of time where individuals reduce or eliminate their use of technology, such as smartphones and social media. They are becoming popular due to claims that they can reduce stress and increase mindfulness.
What is the current scientific evidence regarding the benefits of digital detoxes?
There is currently little scientific evidence that digital detoxes have any benefits.
What are some potential negative consequences of giving up technology completely?
Giving up technology completely could have unintended negative consequences.
Why do digital detoxes seem beneficial to some people?
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What negative effects have been associated with excessive technology use?
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True or false: Digital detoxes are a solution looking for a problem.
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True or false: There is currently little scientific evidence that digital detoxes have any benefits.
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True or false: Giving up your devices completely could have unintended negative consequences.
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True or false: Excessive technology use has been linked to poorer sleep, increased depressive symptoms, and higher levels of anxiety.
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True or false: The growing popularity of digital detoxes is supported by a multitude of positive findings about the effects of technology use.
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