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Choose 3 questions to answer. ONE OF THE THREE QUESTIONS ANSWERED MUST BE THE FIRST QUESTION THAT IS CAPITALIZED, BOLDED, AND ITALICIZED. Make sure to include your full name in your post.

DO YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE ADDICTED TO YOUR SMARTPHONE? WHY OR WHY NOT? HOW DO YOU KNOW? DOES IT CONCERN YOU?

What are some signs that smartphone use may be becoming addictive, and how might this impact daily life?​

How does the fear of missing out contribute to increased smartphone usage, and what are the potential mental health consequences?​

In what ways can excessive smartphone use affect attention spans and productivity, particularly in educational settings?​

How might constant smartphone use during personal interactions strain relationships with family and friends?​

What role does dopamine play in reinforcing smartphone habits, and how can this lead to compulsive checking behaviors?

Once you are finished with your response, you must respond to 2 other posts.

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I don’t think I’m addicted to my smartphone because I wouldn’t freak out if I was without it for like a week. It’s usually just for entertainment purposes and there other things I could do.

It can affect attention span if short-length media is the only media being consumed and It can cause much longer media to be hard to pay attention to.

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Yes I think I, addicted, I feel the need to use it every day and constantly check to see if people are messaging or texting me. Smartphone use is becoming addictive because kids get anxiety when they aren’t receiving texts or calls from friends and they fear they are being left out or missing something. When a kid is fearing missing out, they go on their phones. This excessive use of the phone causes the kid to have depressive symptoms because they are on a phone instead of experiencing social situations

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i sort of have a addiction. I dont look at it constantly but i do listen to music a lot and i do use it to look at memes to send to friends and parents. but it doesn’t really control my life so im not as worried.

constant phone usage during interactions can be damaging due to people are not talking and linking in the moment. it can strain relationships because it cuts people from each other.

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I think at certain points i get addicted to my phone like on vacation, when other times like during school and doing homework I'm fine without it. It doesnt concern me that much because i know how to separate myself from it. I do however constantly look at the notifications i get on my watch but i dont respond.

I think the FOMO makes more phone usage because you want to see what everyone’s up to but then when you see your friends are out without you, you feel sad and can get depressed. People wanna watch other peoples stories and feel alone when people are out and about while they’re at home.

Olivia schiller

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1. We believe that we are a bit addicted to our phones because we are always checking them very often.

2. Excessive smartphone use can affect people’s focus and definitely lower productivity.

3. The fear of missing out can contribute to people fearing being left out of the situation.

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I don’t believe I’m addicted to my phone. I think I definetly use it too much and could lessen m screen time, but I would say I’m much better at knowing when to not be on my phone compared to my friends.

Cell phones play a huge roll in attention span and productivity in classrooms. On your phone you don’t have to watch something you don't like, you can just click away from it in a second, so students are used to just not doing something if they don’t want to. Along with that, a lot of what we watch on social media is very short videos, so students aren’t used to actually paying attention to something for a long period of time. Lastly, as soon as something seems too hard at school students just go straight to their phone.

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We would say we are probably addicted to our phones, not to an extreme level but a little dependent. Without knowing we subconsciously go to our phones for comfort or an outlet. We know because of screen time, and grabbing our phones when we first wake up.

Excessive smartphone use affects attention spans and productivity because of the amount of scrolling and dopamine highs. With each scroll our brains receive dopamine making it harder for us to pay attention to something like a show or movie.

Adele Schaller, Molly Dietrich

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1) I don’t think I’m addicted to my phone because I understand when I need to put it down and Focus on other tasks without thinking about it. I think that phone addiction can be concerning.

2. Some ways phones can be addictive is you can lose interest in things you used to like before. Can get anxiety when you don’t have internet. Can get anxious when you can’t have your phone.

- Haley L

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I do not think im addicted to my phone but I also think I am in a way. I always use my phone but I like my time off of my phone and wouldn’t be mad if I didn’t have a phone for awhile.

Constant phone usage during personal interactions can make it seem like you like the phone more that whatever person it is and you a ruining something more valuable for something you can easily replace

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We believe that we are addicted to our phones because it has become s habit to constantly check it and have it on us.

The fear of missing out contributes to increased cellphone use age because some people are constantly are stalking people to see what they are up to and can see when there friends are hanging out without them

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I do think I’m addicted because it’s become apart of my daily habits and routine. I know because I often am communication with friends or using it for entertainment. It does not concern me because I know I can put it down at any time.

The fear of missing out contributes to cell phone use because If you are constantly checking someone’s location to see if you are being left out of a hangout that can cause people to think down on themselves as well as cause more un needed anxiety

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i can be addicted sometimes to my phone but if I’m doing something else Im able to put it down and not look at it for a bit. The only times Im on my phone a lot is if I’m playing poker or watching YouTube at night.

Being addicted to your phone can affect daily life because it can take away interactions and cause you to be less social

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I truly don’t think I am addicted to my phone, the definiton of addict is a person whos physically and mentally dependent on something and is unable to stop taking it/doing it without serious effects. If I didn’t use my phone for a day or two I’m not gonna start shaking and crying. Yes I use it a lot but that’s kind of society now. I use it to check news, to laugh, to see what friends are doing.

I think FOMO does contribute to social media and phone usage, because it’s such a convenient way to catch up on stuff you missed. Not just news but sports and all that stuff this could potentially make you feel depressed because you’re not out doing cool things like other people

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I do think I’m a little addicted because I feel like I am checking it quite a few times a day especially when I have free time. It doesn’t concern me too much because I feel like it doesn’t get in the way of what I have to do and I can stop myself if I know I’ve used it too much throughout the day.

Some signs that cell phones could be addictive are when you are loosing interest in other activities and being irratated when you don’t have your phone for a certain amount of time.

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I’m not addicted to my smartphone. I know this because almost two years ago I deleted all social media apps including Instagram and Snapchat. I have them back now, but since I went so long without it, I now find it boring. I would even lose my phone very often or forget it in another classes phone caddy because I never used it to even remember until I had to put it in the next caddy and it was missing.

A sign that smartphone use may be becoming addictive is that people no longer pay attention to their surroundings because they are looking at their phone. Another sign is that lots of people cannot sleep as well during the night due to blue light intake among other things. These both can impact one’s health in their daily life, especially if one cannot rest properly.

Constant smartphone use during personal interactions can definitely strain relationships with friends and family. It can lead to lack of social skills. A lot of people find it normal to no longer make eye contact during a conversation and just go on their phones which can lower one’s confidence and self esteem. Proper social skills are necessary in order to have good relationships.

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1. Yes, I do think I am addicted to my smartphone, but not on a high level. I feel like there is so much on my phone I need to check and keep up to date with things going on in the world. Also, apps like TikTok and other entertainment is what mainly draws my attention back to my phone. Seeing a notification pop up on my phone and me feeling the need to look at it as soon as possible is pretty concerning, but I am able to stay on task when I need to get important things done.

2. Excessive smartphone use can affect your attention span and productivity in an educational settings because your phone can be very distracting and take you of topic. Also, when sitting in class, you most likely will get board just sitting, listening to the teacher because you are so use to constantly being on your phone or having something else to do. Another reason why it is hard to stay on task is because the algorithms that are used in phones are made to draw you back in, so it is not entirely your fault, since technology is slowly starting to shorten peoples attention spans.

3. Constant smartphone use during personal interactions can strain your relationships with family and friends. If you pick up your phone while in the middle of a conversation, the person you are talking to might not think you are interested in what they are talking about. Also, if you are at the dinner table with your family and you are just scrolling on your phone, that is very disrespectful, especially if your family is having a conversation.

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I don’t think I’m fully addicted to my smartphone, but I do notice that I use it a lot, sometimes without thinking. I often check it when I’m bored or when I get a notification, even if it’s not important. I know I might rely on it too much because I feel a little anxious when I don’t have it with me or when the battery is low. It does concern me sometimes, especially when I realize how much time I could be using for other things like being outside, studying, or spending time with people face-to-face. I’m trying to be more aware and find a better balance.

Some signs of smartphone addiction are checking your phone all the time, feeling upset without it, losing track of time, or using it to avoid problems. This can hurt sleep, relationships, school or work, and make people feel stressed or alone.

FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) makes people want to check their phones often to see what others are doing. This can lead to more phone use and feelings of sadness, anxiety, or feeling left out, especially when comparing your life to others online.

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1. I do not believe I’m addicted to my smartphone because I don’t really need it, when i went half a school year and whole summer without a phone because it broke and i managed to still go out and do things with friends along with just living and feeling normally, if anything it felt better.

2. (5) the thing that leads to compulsive checking ur phone behavior is the feeling of dopamine you get when you open or check you phone, it happens because you hear the sound of. Notification and you check your phone and you see something good like a text from a friend and you internally get a rush of dopamine when this happens over and over it becomes a reflex and the issue is you seek it more meaning you go on your phone more.

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I don’t think I’m addicted to my phone for the most part. Even though I am on it frequently I am still able to put it down without it ruining my focus. I does not concern me because I can control my usage.

A sign that smartphone use may become addictive is when it becomes an immediate reflex when someone doesn’t have constant entertainment. The phone shouldn’t be something to completely rely on.

Phones might affect our attention span because of all the short form content on social media. Every video is usually around a minute and if it doesn’t take your interest you can easily move past it to the next video for constant entertainment.

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I believe that to a degree I am addicted to my phone, though mostly its for music, texting people, but sometimes I can definitely get caught up in my phone and forget about other things.

It may become addictive when instead of trying to make plans for friends, you are trying to find points in the day to be on your phone.

FOMO can greatly contribute to being on your phone for longer trying to "catch up" with what you've missed. This however doesn't help any, by trying to play catch up on social media, you are only falling more behind in real life.

Attention span seems to have greatly effected generation Z and generation Alpha. It is much harder for students to try and stay engaged throughout what was used to be normal periods of time. This is especially prevalent in classrooms, almost every-time I'm in class someone is told to get off their phone.

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I don’t think I am addicted to my smartphone because I could live without it. Even though sometimes I get distracted by it, if someone took it away, I wouldn’t be mad.

Some signs that smartphone use is becoming addictive is that everyone has one, people spend hours on them, they use them during school/work, and I think it leads to a decreased in productivity. While phones are helpful at times, they cause more harm than good.

If people are constantly on their phones during conversations, they will be less likely to bond with others. Phones are used to build barriers and ease discomfort, so we often go on them when we want to avoid connecting with others.

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1)Yes, I think I am addicted to my smartphone. I think this because I spend a lot of time on it and it mostly only concerns me during the school year.

2) When you start to lose interest in other activities and hobbies. Another sign is that you are really worried when you can be holding your phone or right next to it. This can lead to a more anxious, isolated life.

3) Dopamine is fired off by your brain before it even gets the notification which causes more frequent checking.

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DO YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE
ADDICTED TO YOUR SMARTPHONE? WHY OR WHY NOT? HOW DO YOU KNOW? DOES IT CONCERN YOU?

I think I am addicted to my phone, because it’s apart of my everyday life and I don’t think I could go without it. I use it for everything like to talk to people and watch movies.

﻿﻿What are some signs that smartphone use may be becoming addictive, and how might this impact daily life?

Some signs are Loss of interest in activities, anxiety when you can’t send or receive messages, or being irritated when one is away from your phone. It can impact your daily life because you are not living in the moment and you are always worrying about your phone.

﻿﻿In what ways can excessive smartphone use affect attention spans and productivity, particularly in educational settings?

Too much use of smartphones can lower your attention span because people get distracted during a phone call or receiving notifications. Students can pay more attention to whats on their phone then what the teacher is saying. Also people find themselves getting distracted on their phones and not prioritizing more important things.

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I do think I am addicted to my phone, it is hard for me to go a day without it. It gives me dopamine and makes me feel connected with other people.

Constant use of your phone during personal interactions can cause your family and friends to believe that they are not important to you. That there is something more important to you on your phone than spending time with your loved ones.

People who have FOMO want to use their phone to stay current. They don’t want to miss out a new trend or gossip. However, overusing your phone leads to more anxiety and depression.

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i think im sorta addicted, but mostly i use my phone a lot because i love listening music and my phone is the easiest way to listen to music. sometimes i do go to insta and scroll that sometimes i forget how long i was on the app.

the fear of missing out. it contributes on increased smartphone usage because will no one wants to be behind, on social media trends and memes are always changing, and people can be scared that they are doing something that’s “old”

dopamine, in my media analysis class we learned about “reward” its something that makes us exited, it could be on a video game on how every-time we use the app it rewards us with coins and stuff. and on social apps like insta and twitter they use likes. they also added a thing called infinite scrolling, where before if we wanted to see more we needed to refresh the page, but now it goes on for ever.

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1)Not wanting to socialize can be a sign of becoming addictive this can impact us in many ways it can cause us to become introverts. The constant need of always wanting to use it or have it near you is also a sing of addiction

2)The constant use of smartphones can cause relationships to break it pulls you away from your love ones because it reduces attention and there’s no connection really.

3)The use of smartphones can be risky when it comes to education because it can be a distraction which can cause procrastination and you also don’t learn as good it affects your learning quality.

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I don't think im addicted to my phone but also in a way i am because i check my phone often like im waiting for a text when im not. I’m able to put my phone down and focus on tasks when i need to so i dont think im addicted to my phone.

I feel like people who are on their phones for a long time through out the day are more awkward and not able to socialize because being on their phone puts them in their comfort zone and not see the need to make interactions with people or be social.

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I don’t think that I am addicted to my phone, the only thing that I use my phone for that I would really miss is music but otherwise I wouldn’t care too much. Smartphone use can impact attention spans because a lot of the stuff on your phone is short-length media and that can impact your ability to stay focused for longer periods of time. Constant smartphone use can impact the way you talk to people, and make you favor looking at your phone over talking with friends or family

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1) I don’t believe I am too addicted to my phone, I would be able to survive for a bit without it, especially if I am around my friends or busy doing something else that does not involve electronics. I can find my source of entertainment somewhere else and my phone wouldn’t be a distraction. It does not concern me at all and I spend a decent amount of time away from it already so I can focus on more important things.

2) The fear of missing out is brought to life by watching others that aren’t you experience things you may not be able to or have a chance to do in your life at this moment, and seeing those people have a better time than you creates a sense of unaccomplished feelings or, hence the name, fear of missing out. By experiencing this, studies show it tends to lead to increased time on one’s phone, also increasing symptoms of depression or anxiety based on individual scales. It can affect some moreso than others from how much time they spend on their phone and how much they let the feeling affect them.

3) Constant use of your smartphone during social and personal interactions can strain a relationship by increasing the tension of how well you listen and communicate to a person, for example, if somebody is on their phone for long periods of time when another is talking, the other person may feel defeated or frustrated with the lack of attention they are receiving.

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1. I don’t think I’m addicted to my smartphone because I could survive without it being right next to me at all times.

2. Constant smartphone use during personal interactions can strain relationships because you’re not paying attention. You may be listening even though you’re on your phone, but you’re not taking in what the other person is doing.

3. Dopamine can release when you get a notification, making you feel good. This can lead to compulsive checking because you want to be able to get that good feeling back by receiving another notification.

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1. Yes, I can sometimes feel addicted because I am constantly checking my phone for texts or important emails. I find myself sometimes going to bed late because of scrolling on my phone for a while which concerns me a bit because it can affect how easily I sleep.

2. Using your smartphone a lot can make you addicted which can make you sometimes easily ignore others especially when they start trying to get your attention. This can be true also when doing homework especially when reading a book or completing pages. Sometimes when I do homework, I see notifications and always see what it is which is really just a waste of time since it makes me less productive.

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1. I don’t think I am addicted to my phone because it doesn’t make me miss out on anything. I never cancel plans because I want to be on my phone. I also never use my phone as an excuse not to do homework. I am on my phone a lot, but I don think it’s an addiction because i know when it’s time to put it away.

2. Excessive Cell phone use in schools leads to students not paying attention in class. All the time I see students on their phones during class. When the test comes around it’s those students who don’t feel ready for it. I think many times students lose track of time when they are on their phones. Many times they may say they are taking a break but it ends up being for the rest of the class period.

3. Smartphone use may strain relationships because you are more focus on what is going on online than the people around you. People may no longer what to hang out with you because when they are around you they know you are just going to be on your phone and acting like they don’t exist.

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1. I can admit that I am addicted to my phone because I spend way too much time on my phone and I find myself procrastinating simply so I can spend more time scrolling on my phone. It does concern me sometimes, but I am still productive and I stay busy with sports and school, so I don’t have a lot of time to dedicate to my phone every day.

2. Some signs of a smartphone addiction can be neglecting tasks to use your phone, compulsive checking, anxiety without your phone, and loss of interest in activities off of phones. This can impact your sleep schedule, your focus, your mental health, and your relationships by decreasing their quality.

3. Fear of missing out drives kids to be more involved on social media because that’s where everyone communicates and shares news. It keeps kids on their phones because they want to be informed. Stress, anxiety, and depression are common consequences because of social comparisons on social media and unfair standards portrayed in posts.

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1. I think i am addicted to my phone, because i use it a lot, It doesn’t really concern me.

2. A sign that smartphone use may start to become addicting is if you have a lot of hours of screen time.

3. People might think they are missing out if they don’t have a smartphone and buy one, the potential mental health consequences of this might be depression and anxiety.

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I don’t think I’m addicted to my cell phone. I’m able to put it away when needed like when I’m in class or working on a homework project. I also don’t check it frequently and I’m able to go without it.

I think the cell phone usage definitely contributes to shorter attention spans. This is because of how sites like TikTok or instagram provide easy and quick entertainment and people struggle to go without it

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1. I think that I am not fully addicted to my smartphone, but my usage does increase a lot on certain days when I have free time. I do know many people who are addicted to their phones because they constantly check it and are always on this. I think the app I see high schoolers on the most is definitely Snapchat.

2. FOMO contributes to using smartphone usage because people will feel the need to constantly check their phone to make sure that they are no missing out on hanging out with their friends.

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1. I believe I am kinda addicted to my phone because i will constantly look at my phone but recently I believe i have become less addicted to my phone.

2. One way to tell if you are getting addicted to your phone you could take a look at your screen time if a majority of your day is spent on your phone you are probably addicted.

3. Dopamine is released each time you get a notification your phone is designed to keep you interested in your phone.

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I would say i’m slightly addicted to my phone because I use it everyday. I don’t it’s affected me to the point that I cant go anywhere without it. I also understand times when I can be on my phone and when I can't.

excessive smartphone use can affect your attention span to the point where you can’t focus on something. An example for this would be unable to watch a movie without going on your phone and scrolling or texting.

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1. Yes, I do believe I’m addicted to my phone. I use it constantly—especially when I’m doing homework or chores—because I feel like I need something in the background to help me stay consistent. It does concern me because I sometimes feel restless or uncomfortable when I don’t have it near me.

2. Signs:

Constantly checking your phone, even without notifications

Feeling anxious or irritable when it’s not nearby

Losing track of time while scrolling/watching videos

These habits can impact daily life by lowering focus, reducing productivity, disrupting sleep, and making it harder to be present in real-world situations. It can also affect relationships if you're on your phone instead of engaging with others.

3. Fear of missing out (FOMO) makes people feel like they always need to stay updated — whether it’s checking messages, social media, or news. This constant pressure can increase screen time and make it hard to disconnect. Over time, it can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression, especially when comparing your life to others online. FOMO feeds the cycle of always being connected, even if it’s unhealthy.

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Kate- I think I am addicted to my phone because I am on it often and when I realize that my phone is not near me, I get anxious.

Joana- I am addicted to my phone because I am constantly checking it and even when it is on DND.

Boiana- I think I am slightly addicted to my phone because I am on it often, but I do not think I am dependent on it.

Cellphone use may become addictive when it starts to make one neglect completing things to do with work or school.

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Pari- i believe that i am addicted to my phone because i use it a lot during school times, i use it when I'm bored and have nothing to do. I need some entertainment when I’m eating so i would considered it addiction. It does concern me, i know i should use it less but i get FOMO.

Gloria - Yea, I honestly think I am addicted to my smartphone because I use it as a distract or when I am angry or stressed so that I don’t crash out. It does concern me sometimes but I know I will get over it.

4. It fades away connections because you’re so focused with your phone. You will most likely to miss out on moments, family time, and being with friends. You might be losing something valuable without knowing.

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I think I am addicted to my phone because I like listening to music or watching YouTube for a large part of my day. I’m not too concerned because I’m still able to do my homework or other chores without my phone.

A sign that smartphone use may be becoming addictive is that you lose interest in doing activities, and that you get irritated when you have to be away from your phone. This can impact the relationships you have with other people.

At work or school, too much use of smartphones lowers the attention span of individuals.

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1) Ryan - I do believe I’m addicted to my phone, because I’m frequently on my phone for messages and social media. My average screen time is 9 hours everyday, which is way more than I need. This concerns me, because I feel like I should be way more productive with my days instead of being on my phone.

Luca - i do not believe i am addicted to my phone, because i do go on my phone a lot but i can control how long i use it for. This does not concern me because i don't need my phone to have fun.

2)Constant phone usage can affect your personal connections, because it can change your physical and mental state. For an example, you can receive anxiety or depression from too much screen time.

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1. I do believe that I am addicted to my phone because I am constantly on it throughout the day and it is hard for me to go a day without going on my phone. It doesn’t concern me because I know I can at least go a couple of hours without my phone especially if I’m with my friends.

2. Excessive smartphone use can affect a persons attention span because when people use a smartphone they’re focus declines which leads to less productivity in educational settings.

3. A fear of missing out can contribute to increased smartphone usage because if someone feels left out they will go on their phone to feel included in some kind of way since they feel left out.