"This is your brain on Instagram" Reading Flashcard

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What does FOMO stand for?

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Fear of missing out.

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What chemical messenger is released in the brain when receiving social media notifications?

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Dopamine.

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What are some things associated with dopamine?

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Food, exercise, love, gambling, drugs, and social media.

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What is the title of the article discussed?

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This is Your Brain On Instagram: Effects of Social Media on the Brain.

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What is the header for the last section of the article?

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Side Effects of Social Media on the Brain.

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When are the reward centers in our brains most active according to TED?

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When we're talking about ourselves.

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How does social media affect our brain's reward system?

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It activates the reward centers, making us feel good.

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What is the impact of social media notifications on our feelings?

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They can trigger feelings of pleasure due to dopamine release.

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Why is understanding FOMO important in the context of social media?

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It helps explain why people feel anxious about missing out on social interactions.

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What role does dopamine play in our interactions with social media?

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It reinforces behaviors by making us feel good when we receive notifications.