Social Media Addiction
According to national youth surveys, which social media app is used daily by the largest percentage of teens?
A) Snapchat B) Instagram
C) TikTok D) Facebook
A) Snapchat
On average, teens report using their phone for about how many hours a day?
A) 3–4 hours B) 1–2 hours
C) 8–10 hours D) 5–7 hours
D) 5–7 hours
What mental effect is linked to constant phone pings, according to health research?
A) More daydreaming B) Higher stress levels
C) Better concentration D) Faster reading
B) Higher stress levels
Which short-video platform is the biggest contributor to endless scrolling?
A) YouTube Shorts B) TikTok
C) Instagram Reels D) Facebook Watch
B) TikTok
Which type of gambling is most popular among teens in Canada? (answer is B)
A) Slot machines at casinos
B) Online sports betting
C) Horse racing
D) Online poker tournaments
B) Online sports betting
About what percentage of teens check social media multiple times per hour?
A) 20% B) 35%
C) 55% D) 75%
C) 55%
Which school-related task do teens most often get distracted from because of phone use?
A) Reading B) Writing
C) Homework/studying D) Group projects
C) Homework/studying
Which type of notification interrupts teens the most?
A) News alerts B) App updates
C) Messages and streak reminders D) Calendar reminders
C) Messages and streak reminders
What brain chemical is released when you get a “like”?
A) Vitamin C B) Dopamine
C) Protein D) Oxygen
B) Dopamine
Why are online gambling apps riskier for young people?
A) They are always free
B) They offer unlimited prizes
C) They’re easy to access and feel like games
D) They’re only open late at night
C) They’re easy to access and feel like games
Which sign of social media addiction involves feeling stressed when you can’t check your phone?
A) FOMO B) Yolo
C) RNG D) Ghosting
A) FOMO
What is the term for using your phone even when you don’t need to?
A) Passive tapping B) Habit checking
C) Mindless scrolling D) Doom scrolling
C) Mindless scrolling
What percentage of teens say they feel pressured to respond to messages right away?
A) Over 60% B) 20%
C) 40% D) 10%
A) Over 60%
What design feature used in most social apps boosts dopamine release?
A) Infinite scroll B) Bright colour themes
C) Loading screens D) Clash ads
A) Infinite scroll
Which of the following is a myth about gambling?
A) “I can get better results if I use a strategy every time.”
B) “Gambling odds are designed so the house makes money.”
C) “It’s possible to lose money quickly.”
D) “Some people are more at risk of gambling problems than others.”
A) “I can get better results if I use a strategy every time.”
Which age group shows the biggest jump in daily social media use?
A) Ages 7–9 B) Ages 11–13
C) Ages 9–11 D) Ages 15–17
D) Ages 15–17
Which phone feature is reported as the biggest source of distraction during class?
A) Messaging apps B) Alarms
C) Games D) Camera
A) Messaging apps
A) Turn on more notifications
B) Turn off phone vibration
C) Use “Do Not Disturb” mode
D) Mute their contacts
C) Use “Do Not Disturb” mode
Which region reports some of the highest average teen screen time in national studies?
A) Quebec B) Ontario
C) Alberta D) British Columbia
D) British Columbia
Which group is statistically more vulnerable to developing gambling problems?
A) People who like playing games online
B) Teens and young adults
C) People who dislike taking risks
D) People with a big bill to pay
B) Teens and young adults