26 Questions
What is passive use of screens?
Consuming content without cognitive interaction
How has short-form content affected attention span?
Fragmented periods of concentration
What is the average attention span nowadays?
12 seconds
How does passive use of screens affect memory?
Negatively impacts memory
What are the adverse consequences of a sedentary lifestyle due to excessive screen use?
Increased risk of weight problems and cardiovascular issues
How does blue light from screens affect sleep quality?
Temporarily disrupts vision and alters ocular surface
What is an electronic visual display?
A device that displays images, video or text electronically
Which of the following is NOT an example of multimedia?
Printed books
According to the study mentioned, by what percentage did screen time increase during the COVID-19 pandemic?
60%
What is the main topic of our presentation ?
The risks and disadvantages of multimedia
Which of the following cognitive functions is NOT mentioned as potentially being impacted by passive screen use?
Spatial awareness
How can screen use contribute to the development of selective attention?
By stimulating selective attention through interactive tasks
What is the purpose of applications and games designed to improve working memory?
To enhance working memory by providing cognitive challenges
How can video games and interactive applications help in developing skills?
By contributing to the development of visuospatial skills
Which activity can improve skills according to the text?
Video games
What percentage of children in France have experienced cyberbullying?
24%
What is the main reason cited for harassment being prevalent on social networks?
Ability to hide one's real identity
Which type of business is more vulnerable to cyber attacks according to the text?
Small and medium-sized businesses
How often do cyber attacks occur on average?
Every 39 seconds
What is the most frequent type of cyber attack in France according to the text?
Phishing
What is the primary characteristic of hikikomori individuals?
They withdraw from society and lead a reclusive life
What factors are often associated with the hikikomori phenomenon?
Mental health issues and social pressures
How do hikikomori individuals typically spend their time?
Surfing the internet, watching TV, or playing video games
What is a potential risk associated with a sedentary lifestyle for hikikomori individuals?
Morbid obesity
What psychological issues may arise from excessive screen time and social media use? (from the study send on the group chat)
Negative body perception and low self-esteem
What is a potential interpersonal risk associated with screen addiction?
Relational problems and difficulty understanding others' feelings
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
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.
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