Why Do People Become Addicted to Screens?

Screens are like candy for the brain. When you look at them, your brain feels happy because it gets a little reward every time something new shows up. Over time, you start needing that happiness more and more, just like how you might need more candy to feel good.

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Examples

A child keeps playing video games because every time they win, they get extra points that feel really good.
An adult checks their phone constantly during lunch because each notification feels like getting a little gift.
A teenager stays up late watching videos on their tablet, even though they know they have school the next day.

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