In this vocabulary list, students will learn key terms related to internet addiction. 🛜

🛜 Internet Addiction📱

very noticeable or common
e.g. The rise of mobile devices has made internet addiction more prevalent.

repeated
e.g. Incessant email checking and online chatting are a few examples of net addictions.

to get in the way of something
e.g. When a habit or substance interferes with your daily life, it can be defined as an addiction.

a chemical in the brain that delivers a feeling of pleasure
e.g. Dopamine production in your brain is similar to the effects of drugs or alcohol.

a sense of value
e.g. Do you feel a sense of validation when your online post, link, or photo receives a lot of attention?

feeling like a less important person compared to others
e.g. The compulsion to surf the web may cause people to feel inferior or overwhelmed.

a strong urge to do something
e.g. The compulsion to surf the web may cause people to feel inferior or overwhelmed.

an illness (usually not serious)
e.g. Internet addiction can cause mental and physical ailments.

causing people to lose focus
e.g. On the other hand, some people lose their jobs because their social networks are too distracting.