Negativity bias is a psychological phenomenon where individuals focus more on negative experiences than positive ones, which has its roots in human evolution. Historically, this bias served a crucial survival function, as being aware of threats increased chances of survival. Today, in the age of social media, negativity bias has significant implications. Our digital lives are heavily influenced by this tendency, with negative posts often gaining more attention than positive ones. Understanding this bias is essential in navigating social media and mitigating its impacts on mental health.
In the age of social media and artificial intelligence, understanding and counteracting negativity bias is more important than ever.
The amygdala, the brain's emotional processing center, responds more intensely to negative stimuli than to positive ones.
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