There is evidence that the simple lack of easy access to a smartphone can create a negative feeling in users that can be relieved only through reconnection with their beloved device, a phenomenon researchers call __________.

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The phenomenon described in the question is known as nomophobia, which refers to the fear of being without one's mobile device or the anxiety that arises from losing or not having access to it. Anhedonia refers to the inability to feel pleasure or enjoyment, the brain drain hypothesis refers to the idea that information technology negatively impacts our cognitive abilities, transactive memory refers to the shared knowledge among groups, and FOMO refers to the fear of missing out on social events or online content.

There Is Evidence That the Simple Lack of Easy Access