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

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

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

Jonathan Christina Amanda Trevor

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

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

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

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

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

Mental health Sleep quality Problem solving Socialization

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