Social Media Addiction

Which brain region is most significantly altered by frequent social media usage?

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

• Frontal cortex

The average daily social media usage for teenagers is approximately:

• 45 minutes

• 1 hour 15 minutes

• 2 hours 27 minutes

• 3 hours 45 minutes

How has the human attention span changed between 2000 and 2015?

• Remained constant

• Increased from 12 to 15 seconds

• Decreased from 12 to 8.2 seconds

• Doubled to 24 seconds

Which neurochemical is primarily responsible for the addictive nature of social media?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Cortisol

• Melatonin

What percentage increase in anxiety and depression has been observed in 25 years?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

How frequently do social media platforms typically switch content?

• Every 5 seconds

• Every 10 seconds

• Every 19 seconds

• Every 30 seconds

Which of the following is NOT a potential psychological impact of excessive social media use?

• Depression

• Increased self-esteem

• Anxiety

• Sleep disruption

The increased risk of suicide is associated with:

• Any social media use

• Spending over 3 hours daily

• Spending over 5 hours daily

• Spending less than 1 hour daily

How might social media positively impact learning?

• By replacing traditional education

• By supporting educational resources

• By eliminating homework

• By reducing classroom interaction

Which brain region shows expansion with increased smartphone use?

• Language centres

• Hand/thumb coordination regions

• Memory centres

• Visual processing areas