1. You usually have trouble:
a. Stopping something when you have already started it.
b. Being alone with your thoughts in a quiet room.
c. Letting go of things.
2. When you watch TV shows, you like to:
a. Watch three or more episodes at a time.
b. Do something else at the same time.
c. Watch something you’ve already seen.
3. What do you usually feel when watching TV shows?
a. Curious … I need to know what will happen next.
b. Distracted but comfortable … I like to multitask.
c. Nostalgic … I love stories whose ending I’ve already seen.
If you got “A” more often, you are a TV show binge-watcher. You have a curious spirit which can sometimes make it difficult for you to stop watching a TV show, especially one that keeps you on edge. You might be someone who has trouble stopping something when they’ve started it. Because of this, you like to watch episode after episode and usually finish watching an entire show in record time. Many people do this to escape reality because constantly watching a TV show might be comforting. But believe it or not, the dopamine you receive from watching TV shows for long periods is associated with the brain’s reward pathway which is known as the pathway of addiction. Keep that in mind next time you plan to binge watch a series.
If you got “B” more often, you are a background watcher. You like to multitask and you are often used to dividing your attention. You might find yourself watching TV in the background of other activities as a way to keep your mind and body active. You might have a TV show on in the background almost constantly while doing chores and hobbies. Background watching is often used as a source of comfort and a way to make a quiet room feel less empty but people love to do this as it provides an escape from their mind’s inner monologue.
If you got “C” more often, you are a TV show rewatcher. Although you may occasionally watch new TV shows, you prefer to stick to shows you have seen before. You might have trouble letting go of shows you have already seen which can result in rewatching TV series over and over again. Because you know you can’t be disappointed by a show you already know and love, you prefer to turn to comfort and familiarity. This is also a way that people might cope with anxiety.
