Tuesday - Digital Addictions: A Family Guide To Balance And Recovery

Tuesday - Digital Addictions: A Family Guide to Balance and Recovery

In the context of the Erasmus+ project DBYY, what percentage of respondents identified digital addiction as a primary obstacle to the growth of creative thinking?

75%

50%

90%

33%

According to the 'Runaway Brain' mechanics, why do teenagers struggle more with digital self-regulation compared to adults?

They have a biological drive to consume but lack the 'hardware' in the prefrontal cortex to stop.

Digital platforms are specifically designed to bypass the adult prefrontal cortex entirely.

Their limbic system is underdeveloped, preventing them from feeling the rewards of digital use.

Teens produce less dopamine than adults, requiring more screen time to reach the same level of satisfaction.

Which factor is identified as the primary driver of dopamine release in digital media, regardless of the specific content being viewed?

The velocity of the reward.

The social status of the person posting the content.

The resolution and visual quality of the screen.

The educational value of the material.

Stage 2 of the DBYY implementation plan, held in Italy, focuses on which specific transition?

Transitioning from home-based use to school-based digital monitoring.

Shifting from passive consumption to active production using modern digital tools.

Moving from student-led learning to teacher-centered instruction.

Shifting from digital tools to completely analogue methods.

In the 'Medical Checklist' for digital addiction, which term describes using screens specifically to avoid real-life anxiety or difficult emotions?

Withdrawal

Displacement

Neglect

Impaired Control

What is the primary goal of 'Motivational Interviewing' when a parent addresses a child's digital use?

To ensure the child feels enough shame to voluntarily give up their devices.

To provide a clinical diagnosis of digital addiction without a doctor.

To build a parent-child alliance by asking questions that help the child identify the problem.

To dictate the specific rules and consequences of the Family Media Plan.

Why is 'Boredom' described as a 'maintenance mode' for the brain?

It allows the 'engine' of the brain to idle, creating the necessary gaps for creativity and imagination.

It forces the brain to increase its dopamine production to compensate for the lack of stimuli.

It is a sign that the brain's prefrontal cortex has successfully shut down for the day.

It prevents the user from experiencing withdrawal symptoms after screen use.

When managing conflict and de-escalating aggression during device removal, what is the 'Contextual Approach'?

Waiting until the child falls asleep to remove the devices from the room.

Negotiating a financial reward for every hour the child stays off the screen.

Physically removing the device immediately to show authority.

Allowing the user to finish a specific level or match rather than unplugging mid-game.

Which of the following activities would be classified as 'Low Dopamine' because it requires patience and effort before the reward?

Playing an online video game with loot boxes.

Learning to play a musical instrument.

Scrolling through TikTok or Reels.

Watching a series of 15-second 'victory' clips.

10.

For neurodiverse youth (such as those with ADHD or ASD), why is the '5-Minute Warning' considered essential during digital transitions?

It provides the 'extreme predictability' they need to feel safe and avoid power struggles.

It ensures they have enough time to find their credit cards for in-game purchases.

It gives them time to hide their progress so they can continue playing later.

It allows the brain to produce a final massive spike of dopamine before the screen turns off.

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Tuesday – Digital Addictions: A Family Guide to Balance and Recovery