A research team investigated the relationship between the frequency of receiving sensory-rich feedback (instant haptic vibrations and colourful visual bursts when a post is 'liked') and the daily hours spent scrolling on a popular short-form video sharing application.
The researchers tracked 45 active teenagers, recording their average daily app usage time (in minutes) and the daily frequency of haptic notifications received. The data revealed a strong positive correlation between daily app usage and the frequency of haptic feedback.
Using research evidence, explain how far biological psychology (specifically the role of the central nervous system and neurotransmitters) can account for the findings in this short-form video application study.
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