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MediaWise Video and Computer Game Addiction Quiz™

Are you concerned about your video game playing?
Think about your 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  
I feel great while playing a video game.
I feel unhappy, cranky or irritable when not playing.
I feel angry when someone asks me to stop.
I crave more playing time.
I think about the game when not playing.
More and more of my friends are "on line friends."
More and more of my friends are gamers.
I neglect family and friends in order to play video games.
I neglect responsibilities at home or at work.
I try to cut back on playing time but can't.
I play more often than I plan.
I play for longer periods than planned. I can't seem to quit.
I lie about my playing time.
I sometimes sneak time to play. Sometimes late into the night.
I spend more than twenty hours a week playing.
I continue to play in spite of negative consequences.
My family and friends think I play too much.
I have arguments with family or friends about how much time I spend playing.
I have large phone or credit bills for on-line games.
My games turn up as a top priority when I take 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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