Impact of Phone Usage on Brain and Body

The video explores the impact of frequent phone use on the brain and body, highlighting how quitting can initially increase anxiety due to withdrawal from constant stimuli. It discusses how tech companies exploit brain pathways to keep users engaged. Over time, quitting phone use can lead to improved social interactions, cognitive function, and physical health. The video also promotes the Fabulous app as a tool for building better habits.

What is the average number of times an American touches their phone daily?

• 5,000 times

• 2,600 times

• 1,000 times

• 10,000 times

What hormone is released when you stop checking your phone, causing anxiety?

• Cortisol

• Dopamine

• Oxytocin

• Serotonin

What term describes the feeling of your phone vibrating when it is not?

• False alert

• Phantom vibration

• Ghost ringing

• Imaginary buzzing

How does quitting phone usage affect relationships?

• It improves relationship satisfaction

• It worsens communication

• It has no effect

• It causes more arguments

What is the 'switch cost effect' related to phone usage?

• The cost of phone repairs

• The time taken to switch between apps

• The cost of buying a new phone

• The mental effort required to switch tasks

What is a potential link between heavy smartphone use and cognitive skills?

• Increased intelligence

• Decreased intelligence

• No effect on intelligence

• Improved memory

What is one reason reduced phone usage might improve sleep?

• Increased caffeine consumption

• More time spent outdoors

• More time for exercise

• Less exposure to blue light

What physical condition can be alleviated by reducing phone usage?

• Foot pain

• Back pain

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Knee pain

How does reduced phone usage affect anxiety levels after two weeks?

• Increases anxiety

• Causes panic attacks

• Decreases anxiety

• No change in anxiety

What is the effect of phone usage on the median nerve?

• It strengthens the nerve

• It decreases the nerve size

• It has no effect on the nerve

• It increases the nerve size