Asked by Sydnee Frakes on Jun 09, 2024

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Ella feels that her little brother has a psychological dependence on playing video games. She feels that he has become obsessed with the games and that playing the games interferes with other aspects of his life. Using terminology from the textbook, how would you characterize his behaviour?

Psychological Dependence

A condition in which an individual feels an emotional or psychological need for a substance or behavior, often leading to addiction.

Obsessed

Exhibiting an overwhelming or unhealthy fixation or preoccupation with a particular subject, activity, or person.

  • Recognize the traits associated with consumer addiction and their consequences.
  • Evaluate how consumers behave in real-world scenarios.
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Faisal AlsaadJun 10, 2024
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Consumer addiction is a physiological or psychological dependency on products or services. This type of addiction includes addiction to alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes, and many companies profit from selling addictive products or by selling solutions to addiction.