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Questions and Answers
Around 5 billion people use social media worldwide.
Around 5 billion people use social media worldwide.
True (A)
Social media primarily has a positive impact on people's mental health.
Social media primarily has a positive impact on people's mental health.
False (B)
Posting edited pictures on social media can negatively affect how people feel about their appearance.
Posting edited pictures on social media can negatively affect how people feel about their appearance.
True (A)
Dopamine is released in our brains when we receive likes on social media.
Dopamine is released in our brains when we receive likes on social media.
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The average person spends almost five hours on social media each day.
The average person spends almost five hours on social media each day.
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Study Notes
Social Media Popularity and Impact
- Nearly 5 billion people globally use social media.
- Daily average social media usage is almost 2.5 hours per person.
- Social media connects people with friends and family.
Negative Effects of Social Media
- Social media can contribute to anxiety and depression.
- It can induce feelings of missing out on experiences.
- It can negatively affect self-image, due to often-edited online portrayals.
Social Media Addiction
- Social media is addictive due to dopamine release in the brain.
- Dopamine is a chemical associated with positive feelings.
- "Likes" and positive reactions trigger dopamine release.
- Lack of such feedback can decrease well-being.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the popularity and effects of social media. This quiz explores both the positive and negative impacts it has on individuals and society. Learn about social media addiction and its consequences on mental health.
