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Not All Problematic Internet Use Is Equal, Expert Argues

Not all screen time is created equal. That’s the message from a recent editorial, which challenges the idea that all forms of problematic internet use led to the same cognitive consequences.

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  1. Problematic internet use affects cognitive processes differently.
  2. Internet gaming disorder shows the strongest cognitive impairment.
  3. Research categorizes internet use as pathological, risky, or nonproblematic.
  4. Compulsive sexual behavior often maintains self-control except for specific stimuli.
  5. Targeted research is needed for accurate diagnosis of PUI subtypes.

Source: The American Journal of Psychiatry

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