Joe Spends Every Possible Minute Texting or Playing Online Games

question 75

Essay

Joe spends every possible minute texting or playing online games. List at least four symptoms that indicate a technology addiction.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which an individual's ability to think, process, and understand their environment progresses throughout life.

Teratogens

Agents or factors that can cause malformation or defects in an embryo or fetus during pregnancy.

Opiates

A class of drugs derived from opium, used to relieve pain but can also lead to dependency and addiction.

Pathogens

Microorganisms or agents, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, that cause disease in their host.