Questions:
- How much do you rely on your cell phone? What do you use it for?
- Do you feel anxious if deprived of your cell phone? If so, why?
- Do you sometimes find yourself checking your phone over and over without any intention of doing so?
- In what ways is the cell phone useful to you? In what ways is it damaging?
- How would you feel if you were unable to look at your phone for a full hour and fifteen minutes (be honest!)
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