Impact of Social Media on Teens

What is the primary focus of the study conducted by the UCLA brain mapping center as mentioned in the article?

• To determine the impact of social media on academic performance.

• To observe brain activity in teenagers using a social media app.

• To analyze the effects of social media on adult brain plasticity.

• To compare social media usage between teenagers and adults.

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How does the author describe the way teenagers gauge the effectiveness of their messages online?

• By analyzing facial expressions and gestures.

• By counting the number of likes, favorites, or retweets.

• By engaging in face-to-face interactions.

• By conducting surveys among peers.

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Which part of the brain is mentioned as being particularly active when teenagers receive a lot of likes on their photos?

• The prefrontal cortex.

• The amygdala.

• The nucleus accumbens.

• The hippocampus.

What central idea is developed throughout the article regarding social media's impact on teenagers?

• Social media has no significant impact on teenagers' brains.

• Social media usage is detrimental to teenagers' social skills.

• Social media influences teenagers' brain activity and social learning.

• Social media is only beneficial for adult users.

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What does the term "reward circuitry" refer to in the context of the article?

• The brain's response to physical exercise.

• The brain's response to receiving social media likes.

• The brain's response to academic achievements.

• The brain's response to dietary habits.

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According to the article, what is one potential negative influence of peer interactions on social media?

• Increased academic performance.

• Decreased interest in social media.

• Liking risky photos regardless of content.

• Improved face-to-face communication skills.

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How does the article suggest social media might change the way teenagers learn social cues?

• By enhancing their ability to read facial expressions.

• By making them less attentive to online interactions.

• By teaching them to interpret likes and shares instead of facial expressions.

• By improving their verbal communication skills.

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What evidence does the article provide to support the claim that social media affects brain plasticity?

• A study showing changes in brain structure after learning to juggle.

• A survey of teenagers' social media habits.

• An analysis of adults' social media usage patterns.

• A comparison of brain scans before and after using social media.

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What is the author's objective summary of the impact of social media on teenagers' brains?

• Social media has no measurable impact on teenagers' brains.

• Social media usage leads to significant brain damage in teenagers.

• Social media influences brain activity and social learning in teenagers.

• Social media is beneficial for teenagers' cognitive development.

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What is the connotative meaning of "reward circuitry" as used in the article?

• A system that punishes negative behavior.

• A network that encourages positive social interactions.

• A brain system activated by pleasurable stimuli.

• A pathway that leads to academic success.

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