Sentences with phrase «exhibited addictive behavior»

In a recent study by Common Sense Media, nearly half of the adults surveyed said that their children exhibited addictive behavior in their use of a smartphone.

About 28 million people try marijuana each year, and only between 8 % and 10 % of users exhibit addictive behavior like drug seeking, Cunningham says.

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The study, conducted by Francesca Filbey, Ph.D., Director of Cognitive Neuroscience Research of Addictive Behaviors at the Center for BrainHealth and her colleagues, shows that risk - taking teens exhibit hyperconnectivity between the amygdala, a center responsible for emotional reactivity, and specific areas of the prefrontal cortex associated with emotion regulation and critical thinking skills.

People who exhibit personality traits such as impulsive behavior, the inability to deal with stress, or the constant search for instant gratification are often said to have an addictive personality.

Many adults and teenagers exhibit impulsive behavior while some people partake in addictive practices like smoking, excessive drinking and overeating (especially salty foods).