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What is 'phubbing' as defined in the text?
What is 'phubbing' as defined in the text?
- Using smartphones excessively in public places
- Being addicted to social media apps on smartphones
- Acting in a socially inappropriate manner by ignoring someone to look at one's cell phone (correct)
- Leaving home without a cell phone
How was the term 'phubbing' created?
How was the term 'phubbing' created?
- By merging 'phone' and 'snubbing' (correct)
- By combining 'phone' and 'rubbing'
- By combining 'phone' and 'snapping'
- By merging 'phone' and 'rubbing'
In what context is 'phubbing' commonly observed according to the text?
In what context is 'phubbing' commonly observed according to the text?
- In social environments like restaurants and cinemas (correct)
- While exercising
- At home
- At work
Why is recovering a conversation after phubbing described as 'fairly impossible'?
Why is recovering a conversation after phubbing described as 'fairly impossible'?
How is addiction to smartphones related to phubbing according to the text?
How is addiction to smartphones related to phubbing according to the text?
What is one of the primary reasons mentioned in the text for the habit of constantly checking internet messengers?
What is one of the primary reasons mentioned in the text for the habit of constantly checking internet messengers?
What adverse outcomes are linked to the phenomenon of phubbing?
What adverse outcomes are linked to the phenomenon of phubbing?
What is emphasized as an important aspect regarding cell phone use in the text?
What is emphasized as an important aspect regarding cell phone use in the text?
What was the purpose of the 'Stop Phubbing' campaign in Australia mentioned in the text?
What was the purpose of the 'Stop Phubbing' campaign in Australia mentioned in the text?
How is excessive cell phone use described in terms of its impact on relationships according to the text?
How is excessive cell phone use described in terms of its impact on relationships according to the text?
