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Have you ever found yourself getting anxious or even panicked when you couldn’t find your phone?

• Yes, frequently

• Sometimes

• Rarely

• Never

The thought of being isolated in a place without any mobile phone contact makes you feel:

• Uneasy and stressed

• Calm and relaxed

• Indifferent

• Excited

What might you experience at such times if you suffer from nomophobia?

• Anxiety when not having access to a mobile phone

• Happiness when using a mobile phone

• Indifference towards mobile phones

• Excitement about new technology

The condition, which people suffer from when being separated from their cellphones, is ______ by feelings of anxiety and panic.

• characterized

• ignored

• enhanced

• diminished

Even though it’s not officially called a ______, many experts have been saying that nomophobia should be recognized as a serious mental problem.

• nomophobia

• phobia

• disorder

• condition

Since nomophobia is not yet a recognized medical complaint, are there any specific treatments available for it?

• Yes, there are specific treatments available.

• No, there are no specific treatments available.

• It is treated like any other phobia.

• It requires hospitalization.

Doctors or psychologists might recommend which of the following for treating nomophobia?

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy

• Increased screen time

• Ignoring the problem

• Self-medication

One way to help ease worries and reduce the anxiety that comes with nomophobia is to use behavioral ______ to teach people to manage negative thoughts and avoid negative thought processes.

• techniques

• medications

• therapies

• exercises

What are some self-care strategies people can practice to manage their nomophobia?

• Limiting screen time

• Avoiding all technology

• Ignoring phone notifications

• Using multiple devices simultaneously

Even though it’s not officially a disorder yet, scientists say it’s similar to anxiety problems.

• True

• False