Why Is Internet Addiction Not Considered a Disorder

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Multiple Choice

Why is Internet addiction not considered a disorder?

• A) The person using the Internet may spend less time in face-to-face communication with family and friends.
• B) The person does not perform usual health maintenance activities.
• C) The person experiences anger when access to the Internet is not available.
• D) An underlying disorder,such as depression,may be the problem,of which Internet use is only a symptom.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price point at which the quantity of goods demanded equals the quantity of goods supplied, without any external intervention.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, leading to market balance.

Price Gouging

Price gouging occurs when a seller increases the prices of goods, services, or commodities to a level much higher than is considered reasonable or fair, often during a demand spike caused by a crisis.

Price Floor

A government- or authority-imposed minimum price that can be charged for a good or service, typically above the equilibrium market price to maintain a fair or sustainable market condition.