Question

zichermann set out to create an anti - addiction app. its called onward, and it has a number of different features and approaches in both free and paid modes. it can simply monitor in the background and give you a report of your use, which for some people, says zichermann, is enough to motivate change. or it can share that report with someone else - say, a parent - for accountability (the app is rated for use by 13 - year - olds and above). or, say you want to stop browsing facebook during business hours. the paid mode of the app allows you to block facebook, but it can also monitor in the background to try to predict when you might be about to surf there. the idea is that when the drink is in your hand, its too late, says zichermann. in that moment, the app serves up an intervention like a breathing exercise, or an invitation to get in touch with a friend. zichermann calls this a robot sitting on your shoulder - the angel of your good intention. the company has partnered with both ucla health and columbia university medical center to research the efficacy of the app, and zichermann says they plan to seek fda approval as a digiceutical. in essence, zichermann is trying to gamify balance - to keep score and offer people rewards for turning away from behavior thats become a problem. the word addiction may currently be attracting controversy, but you dont need a doctors official pronouncement to work on putting the devices down more often - or to encourage your kids to do so as well.

Explanation:

The text mentions an app (Onward) that can monitor device use, share reports (for accountability), block apps (like Facebook in paid mode), and offer interventions (e.g., breathing exercises). These are ways to take breaks from devices. Option A (consult a doctor) isn't mentioned in the text. Option C (cut out all technology) is extreme - the app focuses on balance, not complete elimination. Option D (take away kids' devices) is only a small part (accountability sharing with parents) and not the main approach for people in general trying to decrease use.

Answer:

B. take breaks from their devices