Only Smart Internet Users Can Pass This Social Media Psychology Quiz!

1. What is the psychological phenomenon where users feel others are having more fun than they are?

Social Proof
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
Choice Overload

2. Which neurotransmitter is primarily released when you receive "likes" or notifications?

Cortisol
Dopamine
Melatonin

3. "Infinite Scroll" is designed based on which psychological principle?

Variable Reward Schedule
Fixed Ratio Reinforcement
Classical Conditioning

4. What do we call the environment where algorithms only show us content that aligns with our existing beliefs?

Digital Sandbox
Echo Chamber
Shadow Ban

5. The "Spotlight Effect" on social media leads users to believe:

People notice their flaws more than they actually do
They are becoming famous
Ads are following them

6. What is "Social Comparison Theory" in the context of Instagram?

Comparing your "behind-the-scenes" to someone else's "highlight reel"
Tracking how many followers friends have
Tagging friends in posts

7. Which term describes the fatigue caused by managing a "perfect" online persona?

Bandwidth cap
Digital Burnout
Sync Error

8. What are "Dark Patterns" in UI/UX design?

Night mode settings
Tricks used to make users do things they didn't intend to
Coding errors

9. The "Reciprocity Principle" suggests that if someone follows you, you feel:

Obligated to follow them back
Annoyed
Superior

10. Why is "Outrage" the most viral emotion on social media?

It triggers high-arousal states that encourage sharing
People like being angry
Algorithms hate peace