Article of the Week: "Brainrot"

What year did the term "brainrot" appear online?

• 2000

• 2005

• 2007

• 2010

What is the main concern about brainrot according to Taylor Lorenz?

• It enhances creativity

• It leads to a loss of physical world functionality

• It improves social skills

• It increases intelligence

What is the effect of brainrot on language according to the text?

• It simplifies language

• It enriches vocabulary

• It leads to excessive use of internet jargon

• It has no effect on language

What is the goal of the Digital Wellness Lab?

• To promote more screen time

• To understand social media usage

• To create new social media platforms

• To ban social media

What does Dr. Rich say about kids who play video games?

• They are distracted

• They are really good at it

• They are wasting time

• They are learning new skills

What does Dr. Rich say about the internet being used by kids?

• It's a distraction

• It's a coping mechanism

• It's a learning tool

• It's a waste of time

How many questions or comments should be shared in the "Immediate Reaction" section?

• At least three

• At least five

• At least ten

• At least two

In what order should the "Objective Summary" be written?

• Random order

• Chronological/sequential order

• Alphabetical order

• Reverse order

What is allowed in the "Objective Summary" despite it being primarily in your own words?

• Personal anecdotes

• Direct textual evidence

• Opinions

• Unrelated facts

What is the main purpose of reading critically according to the document?

• To memorize the text

• To challenge and engage with the text

• To summarize the text

• To ignore the author's intent