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DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE INTERNET
Explain what each means:
1) Social media and phones have become an addiction.
2) Outside people have access to you all the time.
3) Cyberstalking
4) Cyberbullying
5) Catphishing
6) Viruses
7) Identity Theft
8) Credit Card Fraud
9) Hacking
10) Money schemes

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1. Cellphones give "rewards" in the form of notifications that alert the user to a waiting surprise. This releases dopamine; a molecule that our body produces naturally. The presence of dopamine signifies lust, love, infidelity, motivation, attention, femininity, learning, and addiction. The mind & body begin to unconsciously (because dopamine is naturally occurring) crave that "high" one gets from, let's say, getting a large number of reactions to an Instagram post. As a result, the user posts more to get more reactions. They spend less & less time engaging with those around them. They are often irritated or anxiety ridden.

2. Alone time is EXTREMELY important & often difficult to get. One needs time to decompress, refresh & problem solve. This becomes an impossible task when one's senses are being constantly bombarded by ringtones & alerts.

3. Using electronic devices to frighten or harass. Ex- sending threatening emails.

4. Using electronic devices to bully someone with intimidating or hurtful comments and/or pictures.

5. Creating a fake social media or dating profile with the intention of deceiving people.

6. Electronically written code capable of stealing & destroying data.

7. Stealing & using someone's personal information for the purpose of financial/material gain.

8. Theft committed using a credit/debit card. It usually happens with online shopping.

9. The act of "breaking in" to an electronic device without authorization.

10. Acquiring money under false pretenses.
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