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MediaWise Video and Computer Game Addiction Quiz™

Are you concerned about your partner?
Think about your partner's video game playing.
Look at the statements below. If you agree with the statement, check the box.
To download this quiz in PDF form, click here.
Agree  
My partner feels great while playing a video game.
My partner feels unhappy, cranky or irritable when not playing.
My partner is angry when I ask him/her to stop.
My partner craves more playing time.
My partner thinks about the game when not playing.
More and more of my partner's friends are "on line friends."
More and more of my partner's friends are gamers.
My partner neglects family and friends in order to play video games.
My partner neglects responsibilities at home or at work.
My partner tries to cut back on playing time but can't.
My partner plays mores often than he/she plans.
My partner plays for longer periods than planned. He/she can't seem to quit.
My partner sometimes lies about his/her playing time.
My partner sometimes sneaks time to play. Sometimes late into the night.
My partner spends more than twenty hours a week playing.
My partner continues to play in spite of negative consequences.
My partner has arguments with me about how much time he/she spends playing.
My partner has large phone or credit bills for on-line games.
My partner's fantasy life on-line has replaced our emotional life.
My partner'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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