Affects
The chemical released when you get likes or followers on social media
Dopamine
What does the axon do?
transmit electrical impulses called action potentials
These chemicals help neurons send messages to each other
Neurotransmitters
What is the average time on social media?
2 - 3 hours a day
What does the striatum do?
It makes you seek rewards over powering your prefrontal cortex.
These specialized cells send signals through your brain and body
Neurons
Name three things that social media can positivly affect you
It can help you learn new things.
It also helps you connect with family or friends that are far away.
It can help you with problems.
For up to 300 points. What is 3 parts of the human brain?
What is the Cerebellum, Frontal Lobe, Parietal Lobe, Temporal Lobe and the Occipital Lobe
This part of the brain helps you stay balanced like when riding a bike
The cerebellum
Name three things that social media can negatively affect to your brain
Give you a quick shot of dopamine, Makes you more addicted, Can make you depressed, Decreases your attention span, Messes up your sleep because of blue light
What part of the brain is responsible for planning, decision making and behavior?
What is the Prefrontal Cortex
What does the brain stem do?
It controls your heart rate, breathing and sleep cycles
Seeing lots of edited or filtered photos online can distort this mental image you have of yourself
The comparison filter
What happens to your brain after its done fully growing?
It gets fully myelinated which means it is hard to change
What part of the brain makes you see
The occipital lobe