Student Quiz: The Boredom Feedback Model

What is the main idea of the article?

• Scientists have proven that watching online videos can cure boredom.

• Mindless scrolling through online videos can increase feelings of boredom.

• The University of Toronto is the best place to study psychology.

• Watching long videos is the best way to stay entertained.

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What does 'digital switching' mean?

• Watching only one long video at a time.

• Switching between many online videos quickly.

• Avoiding social media and video content.

• Turning off your phone to reduce boredom.

Who conducted the research on boredom?

• The Washington Post journalists.

• A group of students from Newsela.

• Katy Y. Y. Tam and her team at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

• Scientists from YouTube and TikTok.

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Why does boredom happen, according to the article?

• It happens when something is no longer new or meaningful.

• It only happens when people scroll through videos.

• It is caused by watching too many long videos.

• It happens when people do not get enough sleep.

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What was the experiment in the study?

• Participants watched one video for 10 minutes and then could skip through shorter videos.

• Participants scrolled through social media and answered questions.

• Scientists monitored brain activity while people watched TV.

• People were asked to avoid screens for one week.

What did researchers find about boredom and video switching?

• Watching longer videos always makes people more bored.

• Skipping between videos actually increases boredom.

• Digital switching helps people feel more satisfied.

• People felt less bored when they skipped videos.

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How many people participated in the study?

• 100

• 500

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What does Michael Inzlicht suggest for handling boredom?

• Keep switching videos until you find an interesting one.

• Watch shorter videos to avoid boredom.

• Ignore boredom and keep scrolling.

• Sit with the discomfort of boredom before switching tasks.

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What is a psychologist?

• A person who studies boredom only.

• A scientist who studies the mind and behavior.

• Someone who teaches math and science.

• A doctor who treats physical injuries.

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What is the purpose of boredom, according to the article?

• It tells us there is something more fun to do.

• It helps people focus better on schoolwork.

• It makes people unhappy all the time.

• It helps people stay entertained by social media.

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