Blue Team: Binge-watching by UBC-ELI https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38 Order the following sentences into four paragraphs. en-us 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC 2026-01-11 07:31:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Paragraph 1 elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678009 3 sentences]]> 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678009 Paragraph 2 elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678010 5 sentences]]> 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678010 Paragraph 3 elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678011 6 sentences]]> 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678011 Paragraph 4 elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678012 5 sentences]]> 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678012 Binge-watching, or watching three or more consecutive episodes of a TV series in one sitting, is a relatively new phenomenon. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678013 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678013 Digital streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon have drastically changed our viewing habits. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678014 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678014 Instead of waiting for a certain time, day or season to tune in to our favourite show, we can now enjoy an entire commercial-free season or series on demand. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678015 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678015 Though it’s too soon to measure the long-term effects of binge-watching, health experts already have several concerns about this guilty pleasure. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678016 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678016 As with any form of excess screen time, binge-watching disrupts our natural sleep cycle and can cause insomnia and fatigue. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678017 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678017 Binge-watching also leads to sedentary lifestyle. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678018 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678018 When we sit for long periods of time, we are more likely to snack on unhealthy food and avoid exercising and socializing. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678019 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678019 Could binge-watching lower our life expectancy? elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678020 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678020 “But binge-watching makes me happy!” elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678021 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678021 There is a scientific explanation for this argument. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678022 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678022 When we do something enjoyable, our brains release a chemical called dopamine. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678023 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678023 Dramatic story lines and strong lead characters give us a drug-like high. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678024 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678024 The more we watch, the more we crave. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678025 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678025 Before long, any activity (or substance) providing dopamine becomes an addiction. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678026 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678026 Is binge-watching all bad? elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678027 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678027 Some psychologists say that binge-watching is an effective stress reliever. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678028 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678028 Getting sucked into a fictional world with your friends and family members can even improve your relationships. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678029 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678029 On the other hand, with so much content available on multiple devices, people commonly retreat into separate room to get their fix. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678030 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678030 After a while, feelings of guilt and depression can replace the high. elicanvas https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678031 2021-07-05 19:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elicanvas/vctd69uediaxyd38/wish/1637678031