The Psychology of Technology Addiction

Jul 27, 2015, 03:56 PM

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• Changes in brain structure after longterm online gaming • When does technology overuse become technology addiction? • What role do family history and genetics play in addictive behavior of any kind? • Why is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy helpful in overcoming technology addiction? • How is technology addiction similar and different from other addictions?

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