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Cell Phone Addiction: Why Are Mobile Phone Apps so Addictive?

Why are mobile phone apps so addictive? Apps such as Instagram, TikTok or Netflix are designed to catch your attention and keep you hooked. MAY BE YOUR INTEREST: A complete list of all July events: What is celebrated this month? They use the psychological principle of “flow” to create a fluid experience that immerses you completely. In addition, notifications and “likes” generate social pressure and rewards that activate the dopamine system in y…
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Why are mobile phone apps so addictive? Apps such as Instagram, TikTok or Netflix are designed to catch your attention and keep you hooked. MAY BE YOUR INTEREST: A complete list of all July events: What is celebrated this month? They use the psychological principle of “flow” to create a fluid experience that immerses you completely. In addition, notifications and “likes” generate social pressure and rewards that activate the dopamine system in y…

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Azteca Quintana Roo broke the news in on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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