Online Relationships
Mental Health
Safety & Security
Screen Time
Bonus
100
What is the main way teens use to socialize with friends online?
A) texting
B) social media
C) email
D) talk while playing video games
Answer: A
100
What is the slang word for missing out on certain things?
A) Ghosted
B) Thirsty
C) Lonely
D) Fear of missing out
Answer:D) Fear of missing out/FOMO
Missing out on certain things can impact your self-esteem, trigger anxiety, and cause you to use social media more. FOMO can compel you to pick up your phone every few minutes to check for updates, or compulsively respond to each and every alert—even if that means taking risks while you’re driving, missing out on sleep at night, or prioritizing social media interaction over real world relationships.
100
How many social media accounts does the average person have?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 7
Answer: 8. The average person has 8 social media accounts and spends over 3 hours on these accounts daily. This many accounts can allow security breaches, and risks that social media brings such as cyberbullying, harassment and catfishing.
100
It is possible for me to become dependent on screen-time.
True or False
Answer: True
A recent report shows that 50% of all teens feel dependent on their phones.
100
What's the fastest growing social media platform in 2020?
A) Facebook
B) Instagram
C) Snapchat
D) TikTok
Answer: D
Tiktok is not only the fastest growing social media network of 2020, it is one of the fastest growing social media networks of all time.
200
Whatever I send to someone "privately" online, there's no chance it will become public.
True or False
False
Be careful what you share with others, even if you think it may be private or that you trust they will keep it to themselves, they are able to save and share it publicly. yes, even snapchat... for example sharing nude photos.
200
Overuse of social media can lead to low self-esteem and negative body image.
True or False
Answer: True
Overuse of social media can cause us to compare ourselves to others and this can contribute to low self-esteem and negative body image.
200
If I meet someone through social media it is ok if I meet up with them in person.
True or False
Answer: False.
You should never ever meet up with someone who you have met through social media, the internet is a perfect place for people to hide behind a screen such as predators and catfishers and this can put you in danger.
200
Only phones emit blue light.
True or False
Answer: False
Smartphones, TV’s, laptops, video games, tablets and other devices all emit light that impairs our sleep
200
What app lets you video chat with people?
A) Snapchat
B) Instagram
C) Facebook
D) All of the above
Answer: D All of the above
300
What counts as a form of online harassment?
A) unwanted advances
B) explicit pictures
C) rude comments on photos
D) all of the above
Answer: D) all of the above
300
Using my phone before I go to sleep to scroll through my instagram feed will help me sleep better.
True or False
Answer: False
The light that our phones give off actually disrupts our sleep and a good quality sleep is needed to maintain and improve your mental health. Some ways to improve your sleep while still using social media throughout the day are: limit phone checking to every 15 minutes, turn your notifications off to limit buzzing or dinging, and avoid bringing your phone into your bedroom or put it in the furthest location in your room.
300
Individuals who use social media perform risk taking behaviours to get likes and views.
True or False
Answer: True
Today social media users engage in unsafe activities to get more likes and views on their posts, these behaviours can result in severe injury and even death. It is important to think before you act!
300
What is the average screen time usage for teens? A) 5 hours
B) 7 more
C) 1 hour
D) 3 hours.
Answer: B.
A recent study shows that US teens spend an average of more than seven hours per day on screen for entertainment purposes. Although this stat is from the US, it is likely to be very comparable to us in Canada.
300
In 2019, what was the most played app game?
A) Pokemon Go
B) Candy Crush
C) Clash of Clans
D) Angry Birds
Answer: A Pokemon Go
In 2019, Pokemon Go had 10.6 million active users.
400
When making relationships with people online, they can access my location and other private information?
True or False
Trick question!
Answer: Maybe
Make sure you look at the privacy settings on whichever social media app you're using, make sure to protect your privacy by turning off your location, not providing anything you wouldn't want others to find without your permission.
400
Posting on social media help you remember exciting moments in your life in a positive way.
True or False
TRICK QUESTION Answer: Both true and false. By taking photos we can look back on our past experiences however, in that moment you might have been worried about getting the perfect selfie or action shot and not living in the moment, this can alter the way we remember our past experiences!
400
What percentage of teens have willingly agreed to meet up with someone they met on social media and this person ended up being a predator?
A) 60%
B) 100%
C) 82%
D) 37%
Answer: B.
100% of teens agreed to meet up with someone they met online and this person ended up being a predator, this interaction can result in kidnapping, injury and more.
400
How can you limit your screen time? A) Set aside times to ‘unplug’.
B) Create timed-limits for screen time.
C) Turn phones off at a set time every night.
D) All of the above.
Answer: D.
There are several ways to limit your screen time, the answers above are just some suggestions. Other common ways to limit screen exposure is no screens during meals, engaging in physical activity that involves socializing and creating a screen time schedule.
400
Who is the most followed on instagram?
A) Kim Kardashian
B) Selena Gomez
C) Cristiano Ronaldo
D) Kylie Jenner
Answer: C
Christiano Rinalodo has a total of 241 million (and counting) followers on Instagram.
500
Making relationships online or offline is the same and won't impact my health either way....
True or False
Answer: False
Even though new technologies are great at providing immediate connection, esp. during this pandemic, it is still incredibly important to spend time socializing offline - try to have a good balance between spending time online and offline (e.g., spend time offline with classmates here)
500
What percentage of students reported that cyberbullying negatively influenced their ability to learn and feel safe in school?
A) 60% B) 50% C) 40% D) 30%
Answer: A) 60% of students reported that cyberbullying has happened to them. This can include harassment, outing, cyberstalking, trolling and dissing.
500
What are examples of personal information we shouldn't post online?
A. Location
B. Address
C. Credit Card/Debit Card info
D. Phone number
E. All of the above Answer
Answer: All of the above.
We should never post any of these on social media because this can lead to fraud and identity theft as well as giving predators the opportunity to see where you are!
500
Being mindful of screen time can have positive effects on our mental and physical health.
True or False
Answer: True
How we utilize our screen time can affect our physical and mental health. Are we using it to connect with family? Are we using it to access a mental health resource? Are we using it to access online workouts? Or are we using it to compare our lives with influencers on social media, resulting in poor self-esteem? Technology is powerful in that it provides access to just about anything we can imagine. If we are mindful about our usage of technology and screen time, we can use it to support our mental health rather than harm it.
500
What app was this icon? A) Instagram B) YouTube C) Podcasts D) none of the above
Answer: B Youtube