Understanding Behavior and Social Media

What is the primary purpose of a Skinner box in psychological studies?

• To train mice for laboratory experiments

• To observe and analyze behavior patterns

• To study the effects of different diets on mice

• To provide a comfortable habitat for mice

How is scrolling through social media similar to the behavior observed in a Skinner box?

• Both are limited by time constraints

• Both require a conscious decision-making process

• Both are driven by the anticipation of a reward

• Both involve physical activity

What is a potential consequence of spending too much time on social media?

• Neglect of other life aspects

• Increased productivity at work

• Improved time management skills

• Enhanced social interactions

How do social media platforms use the data from user interactions?

• To decrease the number of ads shown

• To personalize the user's feed

• To limit the time users spend on the app

• To share with other social media platforms

What is a key strategy to manage excessive social media use?

• Avoid using social media entirely

• Set a strict daily time limit

• Be aware of your usage patterns

• Only use social media for work purposes