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The Psychology Behind the Need for Technology in U.S. Society

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1.  What is “tech health”? Charging your phone before bed Setting boundaries to not allow yourself to spend too much time on technology in a day Throwing your computer away when it freezes Not answering work emails during working hours

2.  What is mental health? Comparing yourself to others Focusing on the negatives Avoiding accountability Emotional, psychological, and social well-being

3.  How long does the average American spend on their phone in a day? 4 hours and 25 minutes 24 hours 8 hours and 15 minutes 2 hours and 54 minutes

4.  Spending too much time staring at a screen can Cause stomach viruses Increase productivity Cause eye strain Give you amnesia

5.  The average human attention span is 7 seconds 8.25 seconds 12 seconds 20.9 seconds

6.  Too much time with technology can cause Increased awareness You to make new friends Reduced cognitive abilities (brain fog) Decreased utility bills

7.  Too much time on social media is known to cause Depression and anxiety Happiness New skills Delusion

8.  Social media was invented in 2004 1987 1997 2009

9.  What is cyberbullying? Humans bullying computers Using technology to harass and threaten other people Hitting people with computers Disrespectful robots

10.  People may have a problem with disconnecting from technology because they Enjoy eye-strain Are lethargic Feel happy Have a fear of missing out