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MediaWise Video and Computer Game Addiction Quiz™

Are you concerned about your friend?
Think about your friend's video game playing.
Look at the statements below. If you agree with the statement, check the box.
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Agree  
My friend feels great while playing a video game.
My friend feels unhappy, cranky or irritable when not playing.
My friend is angry when I ask him/her to stop.
My friend craves more playing time.
My friend thinks about the game when not playing.
More and more of my friend's friends are "on line friends."
More and more of my friend's friends are gamers.
My friend neglects family and friends in order to play video games.
My friend neglects responsibilities at home, school, or at work.
My friend tries to cut back on playing time but can't.
My friend plays mores often than he/she plans.
My friend plays for longer periods than planned. He/she can't seem to quit.
My friend sometimes lies about his/her playing time.
My friend sometimes sneaks time to play. Sometimes late into the night.
My friend spends more than twenty hours a week playing.
My friend continues to play in spite of negative consequences.
My friend has arguments with me about how much time he/she spends playing.
My friend fails to eat regularly or neglects personal hygiene.
My friend's games turn up as a top priority when he/she takes the MediaWise "I'd Rather" Test.
The higher the number of boxes checked, "Agree", the more likely that video game addiction is a problem.

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