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
What percentage of teens ages 11-17 gamble?
A) 5%
B)25%
C)36%
D)63%
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
True or False:
The earlier a child has a phone, the risk of obesity, depression, and anxiety increases.
True:
According to a study, children who had smartphones at an earlier age were found to have higher rates of obesity, depression, and anxiety than with children who did not have cell phones. (CH, 2025)
True or False:
Prolonged social media use cannot affect sleep.
False:
According to a study, late-night use of phones disturbs your sleep through blue light patterns, which influences mood disruptions.
True or False:
Phantom Vibration Syndrome is a real thing
True: It is not a disease but according to the American Psychological Association it is a well documented psychological phenomenon.
True or False:
On average, teens spend 3.5 hours per day on social media.
(I will accept a range within a hour)
False: 4.8 Hours
True or False:
Social Media activates some of the same reward pathways as substance use addiction.
True: Social media use stimulates the brains dopamine reward system- the same system involved with forming habits and addiction.