According to a study by solutions research group, 68 percent of americans may suffer from: select one:

a. eating disorders resulting from being interrupted at meals by texts, emails or phone calls.

b. lack of sleep resulting from a desire to be able to respond to texts, emails or phone calls during normal sleeping hours.

c. disconnect anxiety-feelings of disorientation and nervousness when deprived of internet or wireless access for a period of time.

d. device envy - feelings of depression or inferiority associated with not having a mobile phone or other device comparable to one's friends or business associates.

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Alfredo Collier

2 March, 01:25

According to a study by solutions research group, 68 percent of americans may suffer from: select one:

a. eating disorders resulting from being interrupted at meals by texts, emails or phone calls.

b. lack of sleep resulting from a desire to be able to respond to texts, emails or phone calls during normal sleeping hours.

c. disconnect anxiety-feelings of disorientation and nervousness when deprived of internet or wireless access for a period of time.

d. device envy - feelings of depression or inferiority associated with not having a mobile phone or other device comparable to one's friends or business associates.

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Kelton Mendoza · Answer 1

The correct answer is C) disconnect anxiety. Feelings of disorientation and nervousness when deprived of the internet or wireless access for a period of time.

According to a study by Solutions Research Group, 68% of Americans may suffer from disconnect anxiety. Feelings of disorientation and nervousness when deprived of the internet or wireless access for a period of time.

Anxiety disorders are common in many aspects of human behavior. With the arrival of the internet, Americans have felt the necessity of being connected to the web many hours a day. They use their mobile devices or computers 24/7. Sometimes is an unconscious use. They need to be connected to "feel" good. In the coffee shop, in the office, at home, in the airport, night and day. So when they are not connected, they have disconnect anxiety. Feelings of disorientation and nervousness when deprived of the internet or wireless access for a period of time.

Pretty Lady · Answer 2

According to a study by solutions research group, 68 percent of Americans may suffer from disconnect anxiety-feelings of disorientation and nervousness when deprived of the internet or wireless access for a period of time. So the answer would be letter C.