From Smartphones to Social Media · How Technology Affects Our Brains and Behavior by Carrier, Mark -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Social Relationships

Case Study: When the Internet First Visited Home Introduction Talking Face-to-Face and Friendships Trends in Empathy Prosocial Behavior Effects with Special Populations Conclusion Interview with an Expert: Dr. Kaveri Subrahmanyam

2. Physical Aggression

Case Study: The Debate over Violent Video Gaming and Mass Shootings Introduction Effects of Violent Media on Our Physiology Effects on Aggressive Thoughts and Emotions Aggressive Behavior Controversy over Violent Media Effects Conclusion Interview with an Expert: Dr. Jeanne Brockmyer

3. Electronic Aggression

Case Study: What Is Koobface? Introduction Cyberbullying Online Privacy and Risky Online Behaviors The Perils of Youth Other Aggressive Behaviors Mass Attacks Individualized Attacks Conclusion Interview with an Expert: Dr. Robin Kowalski

4. Dating and Sexual Behavior

Case Study: When You Accidentally Hook a “Catfish” Introduction Romance Sexting Sexual Knowledge and Intercourse Pornography Conclusion Interview with an Expert: Dr. Michelle Drouin

5. Information and Attention

Case Study: Texting in the Classroom Introduction The Information Age Affordances Human Information Processing and Attention Devices That Afford Multitasking Cognitive Load and Allocation of Attention Other Technology Effects on Attention The Reward System Visual Attention and Processing Conclusion Interview with an Expert: Dr. Larry D. Rosen

6. Higher-Order Processes

Case Study: When Self-Regulation Fails: Cell Phones and Driving Introduction The Higher-Order Process of Critical Thinking Decision-Making Reasoning Computer Literacy The Flow State Restoration and Rejuvenation of Cognitive Functions Conclusion Interview with an Expert: Dr. Nancy A. Cheever

7. Reading and Writing

Case Study: Text Messaging with Ferocious Velocity Introduction Print versus Digital Reading The Mental Challenge of Reading Effects on Reading Skills Displacement Effects Writing Changes in Language New Kinds of Written Products Issues around Literacy Development Additional Issues Related to Writing Conclusion Interview with an Expert: Dr. Beverly A. Plester

8. School Learning

Case Study: Khan Academy—Putting Math Information Online Introduction Impact on Modalities of Instruction Taking into Account How Learning Works Technology Distractions in the Classroom Studying and Learning outside of Class Smartphones and SNSs: Two Culprits Motivation and Affect Improving Math and Science Knowledge and Skills Improving Critical Thinking Skills Conclusion Interview with an Expert: Dr. Laura L. Bowman

9. Emotions

Case Study: Elation and Dejection during the Big Election Introduction Basic Emotions and the Brain Expressing, Processing, and Spreading Emotions Online Sadness, Depression, and Self-Harm Jealousy and Envy The Importance of Emotion Regulation Conclusion Interview with an Expert: Dr. Megan A. Moreno

10. Health

Case Study: Where Will the Pokémon Lead You? Introduction Sedentary Behavior and Sleep Taking Charge of Personal Health Mental Health Conclusion Interview with an Expert: Dr. Kimberly Young

Glossary Directory of Resources Index