Question

text - dependent questions
directions: for the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences.

1. part a: which two statements describe the central idea of the text?

a. the only way to combat harmful technology addictions is through the use of similar technology that discourages screen time.
b. because our society is built around the use of technology, there are no current solutions for technology addictions.
c. excessive internet and video game usage hasnt been defined as an addiction in an official capacity, but it negatively impacts the lives of those who experience it.
d. internet and video game habits evolve into addictions when the users brain is physically altered from their screen time.
e. while internet and video game habits can be inconvenient, they are not addictive and dont pose any real threats to users.
f. our societys dependency on devices makes it difficult to change ones relationship with technology, but health and technology professionals are exploring solutions.

1. part b: which two details from the text best support the answers to part a?

a. “this omission is important not only because it shapes therapists and doctors understanding of their patients but because without an official dsm - code, it is harder to bill insurers for treatment of a specific issue.” (paragraph 5)
b. “addiction may not be an official term in the u.s., at least not yet. but researchers and clinicians like bishop, who avoid using it, are still concerned about some of the patterns

Explanation:

For Part A, option C highlights the non - official definition of excessive Internet and video game use as addiction and its negative impacts, and option F mentions the difficulty in changing relationship with technology due to society's device - dependency and the exploration of solutions by professionals. For Part B, option A supports the idea in C about the lack of official classification affecting treatment, and option B supports the exploration of solutions part in F as it shows that even without an official term, researchers are concerned.

Answer:

1. PART A: C. Excessive Internet and video game usage hasn't been defined as an addiction in an official capacity, but it negatively impacts the lives of those who experience it.; F. Our society's dependency on devices makes it difficult to change one’s relationship with technology, but health and technology professionals are exploring solutions.
2. PART B: A. “This omission is important not only because it shapes therapists’ and doctors’ understanding of their patients but because without an official DSM code, it is harder to bill insurers for treatment of a specific issue.” (Paragraph 5); B. “Addiction may not be an official term in the U.S., at least not yet. But researchers and clinicians like Bishop, who avoid using it, are still concerned about some of the patterns"