Technology and The Brain

Why did Nina Langton feel particularly confused about her depression?

• She was constantly bullied on social media

• She had body image insecurity issues exacerbated by social media

• She had no friends to confide in

• She didn't have access to smartphones

How did Nina Langton's mom, Christine Langton, describe her daughter's depression?

• Expected based on Nina's behaviors

• Completely unexpected

• Caused by lack of sports activities

• Inconsequential

What has been the trend in the number of adolescents experiencing major depressive episodes from 2010 to 2016?

• Decreased by 60%

• Increased by 60%

• Remained the same

• Doubled

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, how many adolescents had a major depressive episode in 2016?

• 5%

• 8%

• 13%

• 20%

Who authored the book "iGen," which explores the impact of smartphones on teens?

• Jean Twenge

• Christine Langton

• Nina Langton

• Frances Jensen

What is one potential factor contributing to the rise in teen depression and suicide as mentioned in the text?

• Economic stability

• Great Recession

• Smartphone ownership

• Student workloads

How did Jean Twenge's study connect new media usage to mental health issues in teens?

• It provided solutions to mental health issues

• It showed a definitive cause-and-effect relationship

• It indicated a correlation

• It disproved any link

What were kids who spent five or more hours a day on electronic devices 48% more likely to experience?

• Feeling hopeful

• Considering suicide

• Happiness

• Decreased anxiety

How did Frances Jensen describe the relationship between young people and Internet-connected devices?

• Harmless experiment

• Potentially dangerous experiment

• Educational experiment

• Inconclusive experiment

Which region of the brain has been linked to lower gray-matter volume from media multitasking?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Hippocampus

• Anterior cingulate cortex

• Occipital lobe