Main Ideas Details

Focus of interview Examples of addictions

Unusual or other addictions Gambling, sex and shopping

Kandell’s view of the internet addiction Evidence for this view

that it is a problematic issue that can easily escalate.
Chief symptoms/warning signs of Internet addiction
need to be online, loss of performance at work or
school.
Possible treatment
Group therapy- have a good balance
Internet is still a new thing and people see it in a
positive way
Other symptoms/warning sings
Relationships online are different than in person.
Lose the ability to connect with in person friends.
How you feel when not online- anxious and
depression

Reasons this treatment is helpful

Getting them out in the world
Hear others struggles
Get advice from those that understand
MAIN IDEAS DETAILS
Brooks’s view of communication and information  Bombarded with so much information
Creates problems

Advantages of so much information  Increase in IQ

 Make fast decision
 Multi-task

Disadvantages of so much information  Creativity threatened

 Lesuire time is interrupted- reflection
time
Effects on brooks
 Always hooked to cell phone
 Disconnect from living in the moment