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    Computer addiction is defined as a dependency on one's computer, including excessive gaming and internet use. It can develop without awareness and cause relationships to deteriorate as other responsibilities are neglected. Computer addiction is assessed based on the amount of time spent on the computer versus with people. If not addressed, computer addiction can lead to diminished social skills and quality life.

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    Computer addiction is defined as a dependency on one's computer, including excessive gaming and internet use. It can develop without awareness and cause relationships to deteriorate as other responsibilities are neglected. Computer addiction is assessed based on the amount of time spent on the computer versus with people. If not addressed, computer addiction can lead to diminished social skills and quality life.

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    Computer addiction is defined as a dependency on one's computer, including excessive gaming and internet use. It can develop without awareness and cause relationships to deteriorate as other responsibilities are neglected. Computer addiction is assessed based on the amount of time spent on the computer versus with people. If not addressed, computer addiction can lead to diminished social skills and quality life.

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    omputer addiction C

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    ddiction is a relatively new term used to describe a dependency on one's computer. Computer addiction
    is not limited to personal computers (PCs).It covers video games and the Internet and has already been
    .given a label by psychologists, namely Internet addiction disorder (IAD)
    People can grow addicted to a variety of substances, and there is usually a substantial amount of -2
    help available to treat them. Alcohol, drugs and sex have all been known to bring out the addictive
    personality trait in some people, but other forms of addictive behavior, such as exercise, watching
    television or spending too much time on a computer, have only recently been recognized. Computer
    addiction, like any addiction, can creep up on a person without one being aware of it. Talk shows are full
    of people whose relationships have been torn apart by one partner's computer addiction. Spending hours
    chatting online, surfing the web or playing computer games can
    cause relationships to deteriorate as other parts of a person's life
    .are neglected
    The newly diagnosed computer addiction has gained much -3
    press attention recently, as children have also been affected. A
    recent research study showed that some children suffer from
    computer rage when they are forbidden to play computer games.
    The results are sudden uncontrolled periods of anger and
    .behavioral traits similar to those of an addict going cold turkey
    So how exactly is computer addiction defined? When does a -4
    hobby become an addiction? As with most other dependencies,
    specific questions can be asked to assess whether or not someone
    may suffer from computer addition. These questions include assessing on how much time is spend on
    the PC or playing video games, sometimes relative to how much time is spent interacting with real
    .people
    Another way to assess computer addiction is to assess one's quality of life before and after the -5
    computer arrived. Many people have lost jobs due to their computer addiction. Constantly logging onto
    Internet at work has caused many people to be dismissed, often after repeated warnings were issued.
    Money is another factor. Some people have gone into debt and lost great amounts of money using online
    .services and chartrooms
    Computer addiction is sometimes linked to computer gambling. For some people, gambling is -6
    reliant on the computer. They cannot have one without the other. Not only do such people spend
    .countless hours playing online poker, but they often lose thousands of dollars while playing
    As with any addiction, steps can be taken to treat computer addiction. Limiting the amount of time -7
    spent on the computer or playing video games is a simple step. If your computer is on all the time,
    switch it off. Guidelines for children suggest allowing no more than one hour per night on the PC or
    .playing video games
    Computer addiction is said to be on the increase. More and more people are spending time in -8
    cyberspace in a virtual world of their own making. If not treated, this condition can lead to diminished
    .social skills and deterioration in the addict's quality of life

    Comprehension
    .Go over the text quickly and say which paragraph-1

    a-Compares computer addiction to other types of addiction. Paragraph 1


    b-States when computer addiction has started to gain special attention. Paragraph 2
    c-Gives ideas about how to treat computer addiction. Paragraph 3
    d-Declares that computer addiction is growing. Paragraph 4
    e-Gives a general idea about computer addiction. Paragraph 5
    f-Shows how one can know about her/his computer addiction. Paragraph 6
    g-Presents another measure to know about your computer addiction. Paragraph 7
    h-States that computer addiction is related to the amount of time and Paragraph 8
    .money we spend through computer use

    .Are these statements true or false? Justify-2

    --------------------------------------------------- .a-The computer addicts are conscious about their addiction


    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    ------------------------------------------------------------- .b-The newspapers write about computer addiction
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    --------------------------------------------- .c-Computer addiction can restrict people's performance at work
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    .Answer these questions-3

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ?a-What is computer addiction


    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    ----------------------------------------------------------- .b-List some of the symptoms of computer addiction
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ?c-How can we treat computer addiction
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    --------------------------------------- .d-Can a hobby becomes an addiction? Explain by giving an example
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    .complete these sentences-4

    -------------------------------------------------------------------- a-Spending too much time on a computer can


    ------------------------------------------------------ b-Many computer addicts have lost their jobs because of
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ,c-If computer addiction is not treated

    :Find in the text words that mean almost the same as-5
    ..…………………………… a-Known (paragraph 2)
    .………………………… b-Furious anger (paragraph 3)
    ..………………………… c-Sent away from employment (paragraph 5)
    ……………………………… d-Depending on (paragraph 6)

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