Word on the Street: Smartphone separation anxiety

A new study shows that being separated from one's smartphone can cause anxiety and even a loss of intelligence. In the study, which was conducted by the University of Missouri, 40 participants were

News 12 Staff

Jan 14, 2015, 9:47 PM

Updated 3,559 days ago

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A new study shows that being separated from one's smartphone can cause anxiety and even a loss of intelligence.
In the study, which was conducted by the University of Missouri, 40 participants were told they could not use their phones while answering simple questions on a quiz. As a result, the participants performed poorly.
News 12 The Bronx hit the streets to ask residents if they would be able to perform simple tasks without their smartphones.