Society has drastically evolved over the last decade and continues to change in order to accommodate people’s needs and values. Over time, certain traditions dissipate with people behaving differently than of those years ago. Rapid technological advancements in smartphones have a major societal impact on how people interact with each other and how they shape an individual.
Technology was not prevalent in my childhood as playing with toys and other kids were my routine of enjoyment. In those times, I would explore the natural environment, get exercise, and appreciate the fresh air. Today, I see my little cousin Jason spend countless hours playing apps and watching YouTube videos on his iPad. In my head, I questioned his tablet habits and raised …show more content…
Results from psychologist Dr. Small’s study concludes how intemperate screen time interferes with a child’s ability to read, write, and concentrate. Small also mentions how this technology can hinder a child’s social skills, emotional development, and physical activity (How Do Smartphones Affect Childhood Psychology? 2016, July 17). Overexposure to screens are perilous to a child’s brain development. Not only can smartphones affect a child’s cognitive development, but it can also restrict human …show more content…
This raises the question as to why people feel compelled to check their phones and reply to mundane texts. According to Nir Eyal, our impulsive desire to constantly check our phones aligns with B.F. Skinner’s experiment on variable rewards. Similar to the enticing natures of arcades - we are allured to the notification tones of our smartphones. Skinner’s operant conditioning experiment involved mice pressing down on a lever to receive treats. Upon receiving their treats, they became inclined to press the lever in hopes for more treats. This concept aligns with our urge to check our phones as the dopamine in our brain is triggered thereby requiring us to respond (Itzkovitch, A. 2017, December
Technology was not prevalent in my childhood as playing with toys and other kids were my routine of enjoyment. In those times, I would explore the natural environment, get exercise, and appreciate the fresh air. Today, I see my little cousin Jason spend countless hours playing apps and watching YouTube videos on his iPad. In my head, I questioned his tablet habits and raised …show more content…
Results from psychologist Dr. Small’s study concludes how intemperate screen time interferes with a child’s ability to read, write, and concentrate. Small also mentions how this technology can hinder a child’s social skills, emotional development, and physical activity (How Do Smartphones Affect Childhood Psychology? 2016, July 17). Overexposure to screens are perilous to a child’s brain development. Not only can smartphones affect a child’s cognitive development, but it can also restrict human …show more content…
This raises the question as to why people feel compelled to check their phones and reply to mundane texts. According to Nir Eyal, our impulsive desire to constantly check our phones aligns with B.F. Skinner’s experiment on variable rewards. Similar to the enticing natures of arcades - we are allured to the notification tones of our smartphones. Skinner’s operant conditioning experiment involved mice pressing down on a lever to receive treats. Upon receiving their treats, they became inclined to press the lever in hopes for more treats. This concept aligns with our urge to check our phones as the dopamine in our brain is triggered thereby requiring us to respond (Itzkovitch, A. 2017, December