Lesson 53: Social Media Psychology

Culture & Media

Social Media Psychology

Understanding addiction, algorithms, and online behavior.

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Comprehension Quiz

1. What chemical does the brain release when we get a 'like'?

Adrenaline Dopamine Insulin

2. What is a "filter bubble"?

Seeing only content that agrees with you. A type of camera effect. A privacy setting.

3. Why do people constantly check their phones?

To check the time. Because they are bored. To seek validation and approval.

Interviewer: Doctor, why is it so hard for people to put down their phones?

Psychologist: It is designed that way. Every time you get a 'like' or a comment, your brain releases dopamine. It is a chemical reward, similar to eating sugar.

Interviewer: So, we are constantly seeking external validation?

Psychologist: Exactly. We crave approval. Furthermore, the algorithm shows you only what you want to see.

Interviewer: Is that dangerous?

Psychologist: It can be. It creates a filter bubble where you never hear opposing opinions, which divides society.