The psychology Behind Social Media
This term refers to the phenomenon where people only post the highlights of their lives, leading others to believe they are constantly happy and successful. (Hint: Social _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _)
What is Social Comparison?
This type of disorder, often linked to social media use, is characterized by an intense preoccupation with one’s appearance, leading to body image issues and sometimes eating disorders.
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?
A 2022 study indicated that approximately what percentage of Instagram users have felt pressured to enhance or edit their photos because of the high standards seen on the platform?
What is 50%?
The coping mechanism of exposure and response which is gradually confronting obsessive thoughts or fears is for what psychological disorder?
What is OCD (Obsessive Compulsion Disorder?
What is the ratio of the amount that your relationship that should take place over social media?
While it’s a great way to stay in touch when you’re not together, it’s not intended for your whole relationship to be over text. That’s unhealthy! It’s important to keep the ratio at 1:9
This abbreviation is a type of anxiety that one feels when they see something online and get jealous that they are not doing it to.
(HINT: 4 Letter Abbreviation _ _ _ _)
What is FOMO?
This mental health issue can develop in teenagers who are bullied or excluded on social media, causing them to withdraw socially and feel more anxious or depressed.
What is Cyber Bullying?
According to a 2021 survey, what is the number in a group of 10 social media users admitted to buying followers on platforms like Instagram because they felt insecure about their online presence or needed validation?
What is 2 in 10 people?
What are at least two things that you can do physically to help deal with general stress?
Answers will Vary, Deep Breathing, Taking a walk, Art
What is the worst thing that social media brings to relationships?
What is Breaking Up Over Text? This is often a terrible way to end a relationship and ends up hurting both of the people involved.
This theory explains how people can feel their self-worth is tied to the number of likes, comments, or followers they receive online.
(HINT: SOCIAL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.)
What is Social Validation?
This psychological reaction is common in individuals who have been subjected to ongoing cyberbullying, where they develop a distorted view of themselves or feel constantly under attack.
(Hint: Self _ _ _ _ _ or Self _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.)
This social media platform, known for its short-form video content, became the most downloaded app in 2020, surpassing Instagram and Facebook.
What is Tiktok?
What is the coping mechanism that helps with PTSD that involves writing about your thoughts?
What is Journaling?
According to a 2021 survey, what percentage of people admit to checking their partner’s social media profiles to see if they’re interacting with exes or potential romantic interests?
What is 30%?
This concept refers to a phobia of the tendency to feel anxious or unsettled when you haven't checked your phone for notifications in a while
What is Nomophobia?
According to a 2017 study, approximately what percentage of teens report being cyberbullied at some point during their lives?
What is 30%?
In 2022, this social media platform introduced "Fleets," a disappearing Stories feature, but later discontinued it due to lack of popularity. Which platform was it?
What is Twitter?
What strategy evokes you using your sight, smell, listening, touch, and taste?
What is the focus of five senses strategy?
What does healthy communication mean?
What is communicating issues, discussing boundaries, and compromising with your partner?
This is an addiction that stems from compulsively checking one’s phone or social media accounts, leading to negative emotional effects.
What is Social Media Addiction?
According to a 2021 study, what percentage of social media users admit to editing or enhancing their photos before posting them online?
What is 60%?
As of 2022, this number of followers on Instagram is considered the minimum threshold for an account to be classified as a "micro-influencer."
What is 10,000?
What is the coping strategy that helps with depression that concerns being organized?
According to a 2021 survey, approximately what percentage of people admit to ending a romantic relationship over text rather than face-to-face or via phone call?
What is 20%?