Social Media and your Brain

What is dopamine?

• A type of food

• A chemical in our brain

• A kind of music

• A type of exercise

What does dopamine help us feel?

• Sadness

• Anger

• Excitement and pleasure

• Fear

Which of the following is a function of dopamine related to emotions?

• Sleep

• Compulsion

• Cognition

• Memory processing

What is the effect of dopamine on motivation?

• It decreases motivation

• It has no effect

• It increases motivation

• It confuses motivation

Which of the following is a function of dopamine that affects behavior?

• Sleep

• Compulsion

• Mood

• Cognition

What do we often see at first when we start scrolling?

• Boring and repetitive things

• New and interesting things

• Old and outdated things

• Confusing and unclear things

What behavior can scrolling be similar to?

• Relaxed and calm behavior

• Obsessive-compulsive behavior

• Happy and joyful behavior

• Lazy and sleepy behavior

What is an example of a compulsion in Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior?

• Checking your phone once a day.

• Checking your phone repeatedly.

• Never checking your phone.

• Ignoring your phone completely.

What is the purpose of compulsions in Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior?

• To permanently eliminate anxiety

• To provide temporary relief from distress and anxiety

• To increase happiness

• To ignore obsessions

What do social media platforms use to keep us engaged?

• Algorithms

• Games

• Music

• Videos