5 Ways B.F. Skinner Explains Your Short-Form Video Addiction

Описание: Why can’t you stop scrolling TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts, even though you know they’re wrecking your focus and attention span? In this video, we break down 5 ways B.F. Skinner’s behavior psychology explains short‑video addiction and the endless scroll. You’ll see how variable rewards, dopamine hits, instant gratification, negative reinforcement, extinction bursts, and shaping turn your “just one more clip” into hours of compulsive swiping.

Using real‑world examples from TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, this video shows what short‑form content is doing to your brain’s reward system, motivation, and ability to focus on deep work. Then you’ll learn practical strategies—timeboxing, grayscale mode, environment design, and healthy replacement habits—to reduce screen time, rebuild your attention span, and escape the algorithmic lab cage.
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If you’re serious about breaking your short‑video addiction, understanding the psychology behind it is the first step. Watch to learn how to take back control of your dopamine system, stop autoplay from hijacking your brain, and start using your phone intentionally instead of compulsively.