https://padlet.com/jrodriguez102/3gb29qua6ukh Jossie Rodriguez en-us 2017-12-05 15:42:36 UTC 2026-03-07 16:24:16 UTC hello@padlet.com jrodriguez102 https://padlet.com/jrodriguez102/3gb29qua6ukh/wish/213356207 This article discusses that there was a study done and researchers found that 13% of us are addicted to our smartphones. On average people spend 3.6 hours of their time on a cellular device. Lucy Osborne, the writer of this article stated, "Smartphones are really addictive and the more you use one, the worse it gets, a new study revealed." They performed a study which resulted in 13% of 256 people were considered addicted to their smartphone device]]> 2017-12-05 15:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jrodriguez102/3gb29qua6ukh/wish/213356207 jrodriguez102 https://padlet.com/jrodriguez102/3gb29qua6ukh/wish/213362002 This a short answer on Quora, which discusses how there is a Neurotransmitter in your brain which is called Dopamine, which is the reason why you can become addicted to your smartphone or any device. Dopamine regulates the brain's reward center, it motivates or encourages people to do things they think they will be rewarded for doing.]]> 2017-12-05 16:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jrodriguez102/3gb29qua6ukh/wish/213362002 jrodriguez102 https://padlet.com/jrodriguez102/3gb29qua6ukh/wish/215470377 The "reward molecule" is released after certain human behaviors, although it is commonly released after physical activity our cell phones have an effect also. Every time we like, comment, share, or post anything we create an expectation. You may often feel a rush if you click a like button or any button of some sort on your phone.]]> 2017-12-12 15:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jrodriguez102/3gb29qua6ukh/wish/215470377 jrodriguez102 https://padlet.com/jrodriguez102/3gb29qua6ukh/wish/215475018 90% adults have a cell phone, 67% admits that they often check their phone even when it does not ring or go off. As the years go by cell phones become more advanced, meaning that with each new feature catches someone's eye and more and more people become "addicted". There are many signs that can lead to addiction such as withdraw, crave; meaning the need to us it more and more, becoming dependent on your smartphone. There are consequences to your cell phone usage however, digital eye strain is one of the most common symptoms, as well as neck pain, illness due to germs, car accidents, and sleep disturbances.]]> 2017-12-12 15:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jrodriguez102/3gb29qua6ukh/wish/215475018 jrodriguez102 https://padlet.com/jrodriguez102/3gb29qua6ukh/wish/215480400 Too much smartphone usage has caused stress, anxiety ad social anxiety. Studies showed that once someone becomes dependent on their device then when they have face-to-face interactions it causes social anxiety because they may not know how to react or what to say. About 41% of people are addicted to their devices.]]> 2017-12-12 16:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jrodriguez102/3gb29qua6ukh/wish/215480400