Why your phone is making you sad

Which percentage of people accessed the internet from their phones 15 years ago?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What neurotransmitter is known as the 'feel good' reward chemical in the brain?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

What happens to genetically engineered mice that cannot produce dopamine?

• They starve to death

• They become hyperactive

• They become aggressive

• They sleep excessively

How much does chocolate increase the basal dopamine of a rat in a box?

• 25%

• 100%

• 55%

• 75%

What is the term for the process that makes neuronal processes in the brain stronger?

• Synaptic pruning

• Long-term potentiation

• Neurogenesis

• Neuroplasticity

What is the effect of constant dopamine hits from phones on our daily lives?

• Decreased attention span

• Increased excitement

• Improved memory

• Enhanced social skills

What is the term for the inability to feel pleasure of any kind?

• Dysphoria

• Anhedonia

• Apathy

• Euphoria

What percentage of teens who spend five hours daily on their mobile devices are more likely to develop risk factors for suicide?

• 71%

• 80%

• 60%

• 50%

What is the first question to ask yourself to determine if you are addicted to your phone?

• Do you have cravings?

• Do you feel happy?

• Do you sleep well?

• Do you eat regularly?

Which hormone is released when you put down your phone, causing stress?

• Adrenaline

• Oxytocin

• Cortisol

• Serotonin