Computer addiction is a mental illness which causes the excessive use of computers to the extent that it interferes with daily life. Excessive use may explain problems in social interaction‚ mood‚ personality‚ work ethic‚ relationships‚ thought processes‚ or sleep deprivation. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders does not include a diagnosis for such a disease. The term ′computer addiction′ originated long before the Internet. Some people develop bad habits in their computer
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New research‚ to a growing body of literature suggests there is a substantial genetic influence on susceptibility to nicotine addiction (Satti‚ 2011). In the past few years‚ researchers around the world have zeroed in on various genetic regions believed to be involved in one’s vulnerability to addiction. For example‚ one person may reach for a cigarette soon after waking‚ smokes a pack a day‚ and cannot seem to quit. Another smokes a few cigarettes now and then but never feels driven by the need
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Alcoholism addiction What is alcoholism? Alcoholism is when you abuse alcohol‚ you continue to drink even though you know your drinking is causing problems. If you continue to abuse alcohol‚ it can lead to alcohol dependence. Alcohol dependence is also called alcoholism. You are physically or mentally addicted to alcohol. You have a strong need‚ or craving‚ to drink. You feel like you must drink just to get by. For more than millions of people have been affected by an addict that destroyed their
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TV Addiction Marie Winn makes a convincing argument that watching too much television can be considered an addiction. Television has become a way of life for most families. Television viewing is so overwhelmingly prevalent nowadays that living without TV is often considered an extreme deprivation. TVs are everywhere‚ whether you are in a hospital‚ auto shop‚ or in the dentist’s office‚ there’s always a television by the waiting area. It’s a useful tool to help you from the boredom of waiting
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Argumentative Essay Draft 3 Tarek AbdelWareth Computer Addiction I. Introduction Thesis: Despite the negative social and health effects of computers‚ we cannot restrict their use‚ for they became a prime part of our life today. II. Background Information Computers were invented to save time and effort. They have integrated with our lives and became a main part of it. There are numerous applications for computers nowadays. Computers are the backbone of this era. Reading‚ writing
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Audriana Rogers Phobias and Addiction Paper Psy 300 Instructor: Shane Williamson July 8th 2013 We have to ask ourselves what does phobia or addiction has to do with classical and operant conditioning. In this paper I will explain why how phobias can be developed through classical conditioning and operant conditioning as well as: O Explore how addictions can be developed through operant conditioning. O Distinguish between classical and operant conditioning. O Explain what extinction means
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Technological Device Addiction Technology has become a great benefit to us but many people have taken it too far. According to researcher and surveys taken all over the world shows that a large number of people may have become addicted to their technological devices and are not able to make it through a day without their cell phones or other technological devices. Many have concerns that people would rather use these devices than to have a face to face conversation. The addictions of technological
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My Addiction Addiction is a physical or psychological need for a habit-forming substance‚ such as a drug or alcohol‚ or a habitual/compulsive involvement in an activity such as gambling. In physical addiction‚ the body adapts to the substance being used and gradually requires increased amounts to reproduce the effects originally produced by smaller doses (dictionary.com). The fear of becoming addicted to something is scary. Our society teaches moderation‚ everything in all areas‚ eating‚ working
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Josh Eng 113.01 12:30-1:45 Research Report 1 February 7‚ 2012 Gambling Addiction A few years back my brother‚ Zach‚ started gambling. He started out with the small poker tables at a friend’s house. He would make a few dollars here and there‚ so he thought he could beat anyone. Zach thought he was untouchable‚ he thought he could be the system. It did not matter what it was. He thought he could beat it‚ from poker to roulette to betting on sports. He believed that he would win every time.
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shoulder pain from prolonged sitting and bad posture. [Suplemental material] Natural News. Retrieved April 20‚ 2012 from http://www.naturalnews.com Izquierdo‚ N. (2010‚ May 3) In Medscape. Retrieved from http//:wwwmedscape.com Self-help: Computer Addiction (2011‚Jan. 19). UT Dallas’ Student Counseling Center‚ Retrieved April 22‚ 2012 from http://www.utdallas.edu
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