The Psychology of Social Media [Infographic]
- Mike Cober

- Dec 11, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 7, 2021

Have you ever wondered why social media is so addictive?
It's made that way on purpose.
Social media forums like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram activate rewarding centers in the brain to keep you wanting more.
Not to say that social media is a bad thing, but understanding the psychology behind it can be beneficial to your mental health (and business).
Read on to learn more about the psychology of social media.

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