Social Media Issues
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Objective
I can analyze how social media can impact my mental health and relationships.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Washington Post · 5:01
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
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According to the video, what is one positive and one negative impact social media can have on individuals?
Explain how dopamine and the brain's reward system contribute to the addictive nature of social media.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Describe one way social media can negatively impact your mental health, according to the video. Explain why this impact occurs. Describe one way social media can negatively impact your relationships with others, according to the video. Explain why this impact occurs. ”
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