Impact of Smartphone Use on Health

How does constant phone usage affect the brain's neurology?

• It strengthens all neural pathways equally.

• It alters specific neural pathways related to reward and cognition.

• It reduces the brain's overall activity.

• It only affects the visual processing centers.

What stress hormone is released when an individual stops checking their phone after prolonged use?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

Which of the following is NOT one of the three neural pathways in the brain that are changed by phone usage?

• Mesocortical

• Nigrostriatal

• Cerebellar

• Mesolimbic

What neurotransmitter is released in the brain in response to constant phone stimuli like notifications and social media updates?

• Cortisol

• Dopamine

• Endorphins

• Oxytocin

Which of the following is a physiological symptom associated with experiencing FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) after not checking one's phone for 24 hours?

• Decreased heart rate

• Lowered blood pressure

• Increased anxiety

• Improved sleep quality

According to the dopamine activity chart, when do humans typically learn new behaviors?

• When they anticipate a reward and are satisfied.

• When they receive an unexpected reward without a prior cue.

• When they anticipate a good reward, but it turns out to be worse than expected.

• When they consistently receive the same reward for the same action.

What is the term for the sensation of feeling your phone vibrate or ring when it is not actually doing so, often experienced after prolonged phone use?

• Sensory hallucination

• Digital illusion

• Phantom vibration

• Techno-stress

What does the term "phubbing" refer to?

• Using your phone to navigate public transportation.

• Snubbing loved ones in favor of using your phone.

• Sharing photos of food on social media.

• Engaging in online debates with strangers.

What was the outcome of the study where students took a test, with some receiving text messages and others not?

• Students who received texts performed 20% better.

• Students who received texts performed 20% worse.

• There was no significant difference in performance.

• Students who received texts finished the test faster.

What is the "switch-cost effect" in relation to brain function?

• The brain's ability to process multiple tasks simultaneously without effort.

• The increased efficiency of the brain when switching between different types of information.

• The mental effort and time required for the brain to shift focus from one task to another.

• A phenomenon where the brain becomes more creative after switching tasks.