2007-02-25 09:34:23 · 6 answers · asked by 4knowreason 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
It depends on the person.... and the music. If you have five year old songs you don't even like anymore on your ipod, it won't be addictive. If you love music and upload it often, you are addicted as can be. Hope this helped. :D
2007-02-25 09:42:14 · answer #1 · answered by LUVxLIKExWINTR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly.
Addiction is a chronic disorder proposed to be precipitated by a combination of genetic, biological/pharmacological and social factors. Addiction is characterized by the repeated use of substances or behaviors despite clear evidence of morbidity secondary to such use.
Psychological addiction, as opposed to physiological addiction, is a person's need to use a drug or engage in a behavior despite the harm caused out of desire for the effects it produces, rather than to relieve withdrawal symptoms. Instead of an actual physiological dependence on a drug, such as heroin, psychological addiction usually develops out of habits that relieve symptoms of loneliness or anxiety. As the drug is indulged, it becomes associated with the release of pleasure-inducing endorphins, and a cycle is started that is similar to physiological addiction. This cycle is often very difficult to break.
It is also considered possible to be both psychologically and physically addicted at the same time. Some doctors make little distinction between the two types of addiction, for the result -- substance abuse -- is the same. However, the cause of the addiction in either case is quite different, as is the type of treatment preferred.
Psychological addiction does not have to be limited only to substances; even various activities and behavioral patterns may be considered addictions if they are harmful, e.g. gambling, Internet use, usage of computers, sex / pornography, eating, self-harm or work.
The bottom line on this is how the individual copes with not having the iPod in their life and what sorts of things they miss out on in favor of the iPod.
2007-02-25 17:44:43 · answer #2 · answered by torklugnutz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, thats like asking if the radio is addictive
2007-02-25 18:27:30 · answer #3 · answered by a-ron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so. My sis got one for xmas and was tired of it already in a couple of days!
2007-02-25 21:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by chica™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...they are just for playing music !!!
2007-02-25 17:38:45 · answer #5 · answered by Hidden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how much u listen to it
2007-02-25 17:41:14 · answer #6 · answered by joe jonas is my man =]] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋