Question

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what are some examples of getting dopamine through consumption? select all that apply.
instagram reels
tiktok videos
drawing
sugary foods

Explanation:

• Instagram Reels: Social media platforms like Instagram are designed to be engaging. When users consume content (like Reels), the anticipation of new, interesting videos and the potential for likes, comments, etc., can trigger dopamine release.
• TikTok videos: Similar to Instagram Reels, TikTok's short - form video format is highly addictive. The quick - paced, varied content and the social interaction aspects (such as followers, likes) lead to dopamine surges.
• Sugary foods: Consuming sugary foods causes a rapid increase in blood glucose levels. This triggers the release of dopamine in the brain's reward system, creating a pleasurable sensation.
• Drawing: While drawing can be a rewarding activity, it is more of a creative output rather than a form of consumption. Dopamine release from drawing is more related to the act of creation (e.g., seeing a completed work, expressing oneself) rather than consumption.

Answer:

A. Instagram Reels, B. TikTok videos, D. Sugary foods