Questão 33 - UDESC Manhã 2026/2

 

    Digital Overload: Read This If Your Screen Time Is Out of Hand

 

October 24, 2024

 

In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant flood of information coming from every direction. Excessive screen time can lead to digital overload, leaving your brain fatigued and overstimulated.

 

• Information overload occurs when the volume, speed, and complexity of incoming data exceed our cognitive processing capacity, leading to mental fatigue and decision paralysis.

• Symptoms of information overload include mental fatigue, anxiety, sleep disruption, and physical strain, necessitating proactive coping strategies to mitigate these effects.

• Effective management techniques to combat information overload include setting time limits for screen use, creating tech-free zones, practicing mindfulness, and using technology wisely to filter and prioritize information.

Source: https://www.resiliencelab.us/thought-lab/digital-overload. Access on March 8th, 2026. [Adaptado.]

Select the option with the correct translations for the words overwhelmed and overstimulated, as they are used in Text.