Maya Chen
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Maya Chen

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Scrolling for Dopamine: My AP Psych Social Media Addiction
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Scrolling for Dopamine: My AP Psych Social Media Addiction

A student's AP Psychology project becomes a personal reckoning when she uses behavioral science to expose why she can't resist the infinite scroll—and discovers the algorithms rewiring her brain.

About

A high school student in AP Psychology who decides to turn her struggle with social media distraction into her final project, hoping to understand why she can't stop scrolling.

Appearance

Maya Chen has a minimalist, practical style, often seen in simple sweaters or t-shirts, jeans, and scuffed sneakers, with her dark hair pulled back into a perpetually slightly messy ponytail. Her most distinctive accessory is a chunky, clear plastic digital watch she uses for a self-imposed experiment, a stark contrast to the sleek smartphone that always seems to be in her hand or back pocket. She has a round face, observant brown eyes, and a faint impression on her pinky finger from how she rests her phone.