"Watch Out: Cell Phones Can Be Addictive"

Tracii Ryan would most likely agree with which of the following statements?

• There is no clear evidence that cell phones are addictive.

• There is an overwhelming amount of evidence that shows that cell phone are clearly addictive- especially for teens and men.

• The evidence on cell phone research was flawed; new experiments should be done to replace old data.

• There is some compelling research showing that cell phones can be addictive, but more is needed to diagnose a patient as an "addict".

Which of the following statements best summarizes the way that the survey data on cell phone addiction differed between men and women?

• The more time men spend on their phone, the more likely they are to be addicted to them. The more time women spend on their phone, the more likely they are to not be addicted.

• The results on cell phone addiction for women vary by which apps they are using. For men, increased time spent on a cell phone is correlated with addiction.

• Men tend to prefer apps that help them maintain relationships and socialize with new people.

• Women tend to prefer apps that have to do with shopping or listening to music.

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Which of the following best summarizes the author's purpose for writing this article?

• The author is trying to warn readers about the risks of excessive cell phone usage.

• The author is trying to challenge a widely accepted view that cell phone are harmless.

• The author wants to persuade university leaders to adopt policies that regulate cell phone usage on college campuses.

• The author wants to express a neutral report about recent findings related to cell phone addiction.

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