How Dopamine Shapes Behavior and Drives Addiction: A Peek into Chapter 3 of Screen Time Standoff

Episode Description: Deep Dive Into Parenting – How Dopamine Shapes Behavior and Drives Addiction

In this episode of Deep Dive Into Parenting, we explore the powerful role of dopamine in shaping behavior, driving addiction, and influencing screen time habits. Drawing from Chapter 3 of Screen Time Standoff, The Cyber Safety Cop team breaks down how digital devices, video games, and social media platforms are designed to hijack the brain’s reward system—creating habits that are difficult to break.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How dopamine reinforces compulsive screen habits and addiction

✔️ Why gaming, social media, and binge-watching keep kids hooked

✔️ The impact of dopamine tolerance on attention span and emotional resilience