How Do Social Media Algorithms Promote Addictive Behaviors in Teens?
Frequent engagement with social media platforms can alter the brain’s reward, attention, and emotional regulation systems by modifying brain activity in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala. In today’s world, adaptive algorithms have been designed to maximize screentime, which can accelerate addictive behaviors, especially in adolescents and young adults, who make up nearly one third of all social media users. This quiz will test your knowledge about the neurophysiological impact of social media algorithms on addictive behaviors in teenagers.
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