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What is passive use of screens?
What is passive use of screens?
How has short-form content affected attention span?
How has short-form content affected attention span?
What is the average attention span nowadays?
What is the average attention span nowadays?
How does passive use of screens affect memory?
How does passive use of screens affect memory?
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What are the adverse consequences of a sedentary lifestyle due to excessive screen use?
What are the adverse consequences of a sedentary lifestyle due to excessive screen use?
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How does blue light from screens affect sleep quality?
How does blue light from screens affect sleep quality?
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What is an electronic visual display?
What is an electronic visual display?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of multimedia?
Which of the following is NOT an example of multimedia?
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According to the study mentioned, by what percentage did screen time increase during the COVID-19 pandemic?
According to the study mentioned, by what percentage did screen time increase during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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What is the main topic of our presentation ?
What is the main topic of our presentation ?
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Which of the following cognitive functions is NOT mentioned as potentially being impacted by passive screen use?
Which of the following cognitive functions is NOT mentioned as potentially being impacted by passive screen use?
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How can screen use contribute to the development of selective attention?
How can screen use contribute to the development of selective attention?
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What is the purpose of applications and games designed to improve working memory?
What is the purpose of applications and games designed to improve working memory?
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How can video games and interactive applications help in developing skills?
How can video games and interactive applications help in developing skills?
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Which activity can improve skills according to the text?
Which activity can improve skills according to the text?
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What percentage of children in France have experienced cyberbullying?
What percentage of children in France have experienced cyberbullying?
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What is the main reason cited for harassment being prevalent on social networks?
What is the main reason cited for harassment being prevalent on social networks?
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Which type of business is more vulnerable to cyber attacks according to the text?
Which type of business is more vulnerable to cyber attacks according to the text?
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How often do cyber attacks occur on average?
How often do cyber attacks occur on average?
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What is the most frequent type of cyber attack in France according to the text?
What is the most frequent type of cyber attack in France according to the text?
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What is the primary characteristic of hikikomori individuals?
What is the primary characteristic of hikikomori individuals?
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What factors are often associated with the hikikomori phenomenon?
What factors are often associated with the hikikomori phenomenon?
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How do hikikomori individuals typically spend their time?
How do hikikomori individuals typically spend their time?
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What is a potential risk associated with a sedentary lifestyle for hikikomori individuals?
What is a potential risk associated with a sedentary lifestyle for hikikomori individuals?
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What psychological issues may arise from excessive screen time and social media use? (from the study send on the group chat)
What psychological issues may arise from excessive screen time and social media use? (from the study send on the group chat)
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What is a potential interpersonal risk associated with screen addiction?
What is a potential interpersonal risk associated with screen addiction?
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Study Notes
Definition and Significance of Screens
- An electronic visual display is a device that can display images, video, or text transmitted electronically
- Examples of electronic visual displays include televisions, computer screens, and digital displays like virtual reality
- Multimédia includes moving and still images, sound, virtual text, video games, and telephone interfaces
Risks and Disadvantages of Screen Time
- Passive use of screens can lead to a decline in attention and concentration due to constant exposure to distracting stimuli
- Average attention span of a subject is 12 seconds
- Memory is also affected by passive screen use, whereas active use has a positive effect on information retention
- Sedentary lifestyle associated with screen use can have harmful consequences on physical health, including increased risk of weight problems and cardiovascular health
- Excessive screen use can lead to a deficit in sustained attention and poor quality of sleep due to blue light
Benefits of Active Multimedia Use
- Active use of screens involves cognitive participation and direct interaction with the content
- Examples of active use include reading, writing, problem-solving, interactive communication, and content creation
- Benefits of active use include:
- Stimulated selective attention
- Enhanced working memory
- Developed visuospatial skills
- Encouraged creativity
Harassment and Cybercrime
- Harassment is prevalent on social networks, where anyone can hide their real identity to attack others without consequences
- 32% of French people have experienced cyberbullying
- Cybercrime is a significant threat, with hackers using their skills to cause harm and gain access to personal data
- The cost of a data leak is approximately 4.45 million dollars (3.75 million euros in France)
- Small and medium-sized businesses are more vulnerable to cyber attacks, with phishing being the most frequent type of attack in France (75%)
Social Isolation and Mental Health
- Hikikimori is a phenomenon where individuals, often young adults, withdraw from society and lead a reclusive life, avoiding social contact for extended periods
- Hikikimori is associated with mental health issues, social anxiety, depression, and social phobia
- Sedentary lifestyle and excessive screen use can lead to morbid obesity, vulnerability to propaganda and conspiracy theories, and psychiatric pathologies such as depression and paranoid behavior
Interpersonal Risks
- Individuals addicted to screens tend to develop relational problems in intimate and friendly relationships
- Difficulties in communicating with others and understanding others' feelings are common consequences of excessive screen use
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Description
This quiz covers definitions, types, cognitive functions, advantages, disadvantages, risks, including cognitive risks, interpersonal risks, cyberbullying, and cybercrime associated with screens. It also delves into the benefits of screens in various aspects like relationships, communication, learning, entertainment, medicine, and professional settings.
