Which of the following is a negative consequence that is occurring because Amy constantly uses her smartphone? (Select all that apply.)
She is losing sleep.
She isn't paying attention in her classes.
She isn't doing her homework.
She is feeling more homesick.
A,B,C?
Instruction
It is 1:00 a.m., and Amy is still transfixed to her smartphone. She has been on her phone for hours on end, looking at and responding to several social media sites. Amy’s decision to stay up this late on her phone will cause problems because Amy is a freshman in college and has a class early in the morning. Besides causing her to lose sleep, Amy’s constant phone usage has started causing other issues as well. Amy's friends have started to notice that, because she is continually on her phone, Amy is not paying attention in her classes. She is also getting further behind in her assignments. Is Amy addicted to her phone?
I agree.
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To determine which of the options are negative consequences that occur because Amy constantly uses her smartphone, we need to analyze each option.
Option A: "She is losing sleep."
To determine if this is a negative consequence, we need more information about how Amy's smartphone usage affects her sleep pattern. One way to find out would be to ask Amy how late she stays up using her smartphone and if it affects her ability to get enough rest. Additionally, you could observe if she appears tired or mentions feeling fatigued during the day.
Option B: "She isn't paying attention in her classes."
To determine if this is a negative consequence, you could ask Amy about her level of focus during classes and if she has noticed any decline due to smartphone usage. Speaking to her teachers or classmates could also provide insights about her lack of attention.
Option C: "She isn't doing her homework."
To determine if this is a negative consequence, you could ask Amy if she finds it challenging to complete her homework because she spends too much time on her smartphone. You could also check if there are any missed assignments or lowered grades due to incomplete homework.
Option D: "She is feeling more homesick."
To determine if this is a negative consequence, you could ask Amy if she has experienced feelings of homesickness that are related to using her smartphone. It is essential to understand if she uses her smartphone as a distraction from homesickness or if her electronic communications are not providing the same emotional connection as personal interactions.
After gathering more information about Amy's phone usage and its effects, you can then determine which options are negative consequences of her constant smartphone use.