Impact of Social Media 'Likes' on Teens

What brain region is part of the reward circuitry that is activated when teens see a large number of likes?

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Cerebellum

• Nucleus accumbens

What method was used to analyze the brain activity of teenagers in the study?

• Computed tomography (CT)

• Positron emission tomography (PET)

• Electroencephalography (EEG)

• Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

Which type of photos did teenagers show less cognitive control when viewing?

• Artistic photos

• Neutral photos

• Risky photos

• Nature photos

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What was the age range of the teenagers who participated in the study?

• 10-15 years

• 13-18 years

• 15-20 years

• 12-17 years

Which university conducted the study on social media likes and teen behavior?

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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What effect does seeing a large number of likes have on teenagers' decision to like a photo?

• Less likely to like

• Equally likely to like

• No effect

• More likely to like

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Which type of photos were included in the study?

• Only personal photos

• Neutral and risky photos

• Only risky photos

• Only neutral photos

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What is the main focus of the study discussed in the text?

• The impact of social media likes on teenagers' brains and behavior

• The impact of social media likes on elderly people

• The impact of social media likes on children

• The impact of social media likes on adults

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What is the significance of the conformity effect observed in the study?

• It shows that teens are less likely to conform to peer approval.

• It shows that teens are indifferent to peer approval.

• It shows that teens are more likely to conform to peer approval.

• It shows that teens are not influenced by peer approval.

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