Why are smartphones so hard to put down?
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
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Dopamine - You've Got the High Score
When we get dopamine for doing something, it makes us want to keep doing that thing. With phones, you start by checking once in a while but soon, that doesn't make you feel good enough so you check more and more. And pretty soon, you're pulling out that phone every two minutes just to see if there's something in there your brain will reward you for. But hanging with friends IRL, getting some exercise, eating a wholesome meal with your family also tend to give a dopamine boost. So maybe skip the screen next time you're bored and try doing some of those things instead.
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