The document discusses the impact of technological developments in cellular phones on the behavior of adolescents. It provides background on the evolution of cellular phones and their increasing popularity and features. Studies discussed found that adolescents use cell phones to socialize but it can negatively impact their school performance by decreasing time spent on assignments and increasing risk of cheating. The conceptual framework shows how curiosity, needs, and conformity influence adolescents' phone use and how it affects their behavior.