
Unwinding Anxiety with Awareness (Part 1): A conversation with Tara and Dr. Judson Brewer
Tara Brach
The Role of Likes on Social Media and the Brain's Reward Centers
There is a draw to certainty and getting things that are certain./nAn increase in likes on social media posts activates both the reward centers and self-referential networks in the brain./nAddiction to things related to oneself can occur./nNot receiving desired outcomes can cause pain, suffering, anxiety, and depression./nSocial media provides a sense of certainty and an inferior reward compared to in-person contact.
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