Habits VS. Addiction
What is a Habit?
A routine or regular behavior that gets harder to give up the longer that behavior goes on.
What is the slang name or a fake account on Instagram?
FINSTA (Fake-Instagram)
What is the easiest way to secure an account online?
Two-factor authenticator
Why do companies check social media accounts before hiring employees?
To make sure that a person's online presence matches the ethos of the company and there are no red flags.
Why do online influencers use photo editing on their posts?
Online influencers will edit photos to make themselves and their experiences more attractive to their consumers.
What is an Addiction?
Not having control over doing, taking, or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you.
What is it called when you make a username that takes parts of your own name?
Psuedoname
What three things should never be in a password?
Names, Dates, Locations
What social media accounts will employers look at first?
LinkedIn. Facebook. Instagram.
Why is photo editing dangerous?
Photo editing is dangerous as it can contribute to unrealistic body standards which can lead to emotional distress for young men and women.
What is the difference between Habit and Addiction
The most important distinction between habit vs. addiction is if the choice is still possible with habit-forming behaviors. When it comes to addiction, people generally have a harder time making decisions because of their dependence on a substance or behavior.
How do social media sites make money?
Ads and Selling Data
What is the worst thing that you can do when creating passwords?
Having the same password for everything.
What is worse, too much social media presence or not enough?
While both of these are bad, not having any social media presence can signal to employers that you have something to hide.
What is the most recent evolution of photo editing?
Deep Fakes
How does a Habit Become an Addiction?
When the habit becomes damaging, destructive, or out of control, then it becomes an addiction.
What information is ok to be public online?
Name (Most times), University (EXCEPT FOR GRADUATION YEAR), Qualifications (NOT FULL CV)
How long would it take for an experienced cyber-vetter to link an account with your name to an account with a pseudo-name?
If the pseudo-name has parts of your own name and displays similar interests it could take an experienced cyber-vetter a matter of minutes to make these connections.
Why have deep fakes become a recent controversy?
Deep fakes have recently become more controversial as they have made their way into political propaganda and have been the target of new legislation.
What causes people to fall into habits?
TRIGGERS. ie. when I sit down I reach for my phone. When I get up I make by bed. etc.
What chemical is released in your brain when you scroll through social media or get a like?
Dopamine
Why is online safety so important?
Why is it important to know about cyber-vetting?
It is important to understand how cyber-vetting works because it makes a person aware of how to display themselves online in order to show their best self to employers.
While most instances of deep fakes are negative more recent technology has allowed actors (such as Bruce Willis) to sell their likenesses which will likely change the scope of more classic media such as movies or TV.