Social Media is PHYSICALLY Changing You
The drug that is released when we see something good on social media
What is dopamine?
THIS is what happened when Tristan Harris (an employee for Google) made a presentation for his bosses outlining all the problems he saw happening
What is nothing (everyone saw it, agreed with him, but nothing changed)?
Name ONE way that companies target their ideal customers
What is by age, location, gender, occupation, marital status, etc?
These TWO domains are typically the MOST credible ones that exist
What are .GOV and .EDU?
Mrs. Anderson drives this kind of vehicle
What is a Jeep?
One video mentioned SEVERAL people who were creative and inventive leaders because there was NO social media to DISTRACT them. Name at least TWO of those famous people!
Who are MLK Jr, William Shakespeare, Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi, Michelangelo, and Picasso?
According to social media employees, you should be aware that if you are not PAYING for the product, then you _____ the product.
What is "are"?
THIS is the most likely reason that someone WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND a story that is meant to be SATIRE
THIS domain will likely lead you to someone trying to SELL you something
What is .COM?
The country where Mrs. Anderson's children are from
What is Ethiopia?
Phantom ____________ Syndrome is a condition that makes you want to check your phone more often because you think it is going off (but it isn't)
What is Vibration?
The film compared our usage of social media to THIS type of gambling because we never know when something good is about to happen
What is a slot machine?
THIS is the approximate ACCURACY rate of mental health advice being given on TikTok
What is ~50? (52%)
THIS domain could lead you to something credible from a nonprofit organization (like the Red Cross) OR lead you to someone trying to persuade you (like the Freedom Project)
What is a .ORG?
Mrs. Anderson's favorite snack food
What is Tostitos?
THIS is the name of the new term that has been created for the fear and anxiety we experience when we don't have our phones with us
What is "NoMoPhobia?
According to the film, THIS is a main reason why GEN Z seems to be affected by social media more than previous generations
What is they were the first generation to use social media in MIDDLE SCHOOL?
THIS is the main goal of social media algorithms
What is to keep you on their site longer than you're on other sites?
THESE are potential indicators that a website might not be credible (name at least TWO)
What are spelling errors, a date that's not current, links to sponsors or advertisements, wild "clickbait-style" headlines or topics?
Mrs. Anderson used to teach THIS before she came to Woonsocket
English (at a middle school)
THIS is what people THINK they are able to do while also being on their phones, but science has proven that it is NOT possible to do this effectively
What is to multi-task?
Name at least TWO rules or recommendations given for families at the end of the film to help with the major social media problem we are facing with children
What are 1) all devices out of the bedroom, 2) no social media until high school, 3) have a phone usage time budget?
THIS is how Mark Zuckerberg reacted when Meta was accused of not doing enough to protect children using his sites
What is apologetic (he said he was sorry and plans on doing better)?
We used THIS source in class for some "news" stories, but it is not recommended for credible information (only for a good laugh!)
What is "The Onion"?
Mrs. Anderson's TWO favorite colors
What are red and green (like Christmas!)?