Social Media
If you sneeze too hard, you could fracture what part of your body?
What boy band name is an acronym using the last initial of the name of each band member?
NSYNC is an acronym using the last letter of each member’s first name: JustiN, ChriS, JoeY, JasoN, and JC
True of False
Higher rate of social media and screen time use correlates to decline in mental and physical health, and life satisfaction.
True
Instead of social media/screen time, what might increase mental and physical health and life satisfaction?
New Kids on the Block rose to fame when they opened for what pop star?
Tiffany
(A year later, she was an opening act for them!)
When One Direction hit the top of the charts with Up All Night, what did band member Harry buy?
A new mattress
Who consumes more social media, men or women?
Women
Which nut is really part of the peach family?
The almond!
True or False
Most teens think social media has had either no effective - or a negative effect - on their lives.
True. Only 31% of teens think social media has had a 'mostly positive' effect on their lives.
What is the only U.S. state to have 1 syllable?
Maine
What are 3 ways to keep children and teens safe from sexual exploitation?
Disable location services on phone; adjust privacy settings on social media sites/apps; never give personal information (FULL name, phone number, address, credit card info, passwords, etc.); parents follow child/teen's account; safety apps to limit access to inappropriate sites
Who has the most followers on Instagram?
Cristiano Ronaldo with 244 million followers
True or False
To fall asleep easier, experts recommend turning off screens 30 minutes before trying to fall asleep.
True (60 minutes is even better!)
True of False
Most of our clicks, views, and sign-ups are recorded somewhere on the internet.
False
ALL of our clicks, views, and sign-ups are recorded somewhere on the internet.
What percentage of college admissions officers check an applicants social media profile?
9%, 15% or 26%
36% (up from 25% in 2019)
What percentage of teens say they'd change their behavior if they knew their parents were watching them?
23%, 43%, 63%
43% of teens would reduce inappropriate content if they knew their parents were watching
True of False
Backstreet Boys' first performance was at DisneyWorld.
False
It was at Sea World!
What are some of the negative effects of too much screen time for children?
Sleep deprivation. Increased risk of obesity. Loss of cognitive ability. Impaired socializing skills. Weakened emotional judgment. Delayed learning in young children.
Since 2009 (the year social media became available on smartphones), the rate of suicide among girls 10-14 has increased by what percentage?
50%, 100%, 150%
The rate of suicide among girls (10-14) has increased by 151% since 2009.
The rate of hospitalization for self-harm has increased by 189% for the same age group (i.e., it's nearly tripled).
What percentage of Americans use social media?
(Points for getting within 10 percentage points)
Approximately 80%
True or False
Most teens say they can hide content from their parents.
True. 67% of teens say they know how to hide inappropriate content from parents
Who has the most followers on TikTok?
Charli D'Amelio with 107 million followers
What are the benefits of decreased screen time?
True or False
Emotional symptoms of anxiety and compulsion to access social media mirror those in substance abuse.
True. Doctors are considering making it an official diagnosis.
What percentage of employers check an applicant's social media profile?
27%, 58%, 75%
58% (50% check to see if they're persona is 'professional; 34% check to see what other people post about them)
What are some of the benefits of screen-free family meals?