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Teen Voices: The Pressure to Stay Connected (Quick Activity)

How does digital media try to hook you, and what can you do about it?

Grade

8

Time

15 mins.
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addictive design · feedback loop · habit · humane design
addictive design – features or aspects of a device or app that are intended to hook the user into frequent use
feedback loop – when you get a response to something you do or post online, causing your brain to experience a temporary moment of pleasure
habit – something we do automatically without thinking
humane design – features or aspects of a device or app that prioritizes what’s good for people’s lives
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