How Screens Affect Our Brains

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

Discover how excessive screen time affects young people's mental health, attention, socialization, and problem-solving in this insightful podcast episode. Experts explain the science behind media's impact on the brain and share practical strategies to reset habits, build resilience, and restore healthier balance in daily life.

Channel: Beautiful Minds Wellness Duration: 0:29:25

Questions

1. What did the NIH study cited find in children with more than seven hours of daily screen time?

Increased hippocampal volume No detectable brain changes Thinning of the brain's cortex related to critical thinking Enhanced verbal fluency scores

2. Which item was NOT listed among the four main areas media affects in young people?

Problem solving Sleep quality Socialization Mental health

3. Who co-hosts the episode with Dr. Daniel Vinus?

Jonathan Amanda Christina Trevor

4. Which practice was suggested to help rebuild attention and social skills?

Always keep the phone handy to take notes Leave the phone in the car during meals or errands Increase multitasking to train focus Immediately Google solutions to problems

5. According to the episode, teens average over how many hours per day of media consumption?

Over 7 hours Over 3 hours Over 9 hours Over 5 hours

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