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One week playing violent video games alters brain activity | Health Tech - CNET News - 0 views

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- Christian J on 02 Mar 12
  
  This article does not express enough scientific proof. As you can see even in the comments below that video games do not make people violent. It is people themselves who cannot distinguish between the real world and the virtual world. That is not caused by "video games" but rather by damage mentallities or childhood trauma's
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article does not express enough scientific proof. As you can see even in the comments below that video games do not make people violent. It is people themselves who cannot distinguish between the real world and the virtual world. That is not caused by "video games" but rather by damage mentallities or childhood trauma's</div>
  
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- Omar Sow on 02 Mar 12
  
  So then what would be considered good proof?
  
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less activation in certain frontal brain regions
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The researchers studied a healthy group of 28 22 18- to 29-year-old men with low previous exposure to violent video games, randomly splitting them into two groups of 14.
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If these results indicate anything, it is that when it comes to the effects of violent media on our brains, the jury is still out.
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A random sample of young men exhibited less activation in certain frontal brain regions following a week of playing violent video games. (Credit: Indiana University School of Medicine) It must be noted that the researchers, who presented
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Randomly assigned young men exhibited less activity in certain frontal brain regions involving cognitive function and emotional control after playing a violent video game for 10 hours in one week.
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- Omar Sow on 02 Mar 12
  
  What does age matter? Should we consider different age groups?
  
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Violent games DO alter your brain - and the effect is visible in MRI scans in just a we... - 0 views

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Test group of 22 young men showed 'clear' differences in MRI scans after one week of gaming
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Differences in brain activity between young men who played violent games and ones who didn't were visible in a randomly assigned sample in just one week.
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The other group did not play any games in either week.
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- Omar Sow on 29 Feb 12
  
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Violent video game play has an effect on brain functioning
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Dr Wang told Medical News Today: 'These effects indicate that violent video game play has a long-term effect on brain functioning.'
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Video Games & the Brain: 14 Facts We Now Know | Accredited Online Colleges.com - 0 views

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bad language in games can actually have the same effect
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Of course, the bigger issue at hand may be bad parenting, as nearly all games with extreme profanity are recommended for users 18 and up.
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- Omar Sow on 29 Feb 12
  
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"blow your mind."
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It could be because of the addictive effects of video game
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. While there is no formal diagnosis of video game addiction in the medical literature at present, the similarities it shares with other compulsive psychological addictions, like gambling, may make it a legitimate disorder.
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- Omar Sow on 29 Feb 12
  
  So they really can be addictive? It's not just a joke anymore....
  
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might even help children better develop their brain
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visual acuity, attention, and certain cognitive functions
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skills that translate well into real-world applications.
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l. Underuse of this area of the brain was, in one study, shown to cause difficulty concentrating and socializing, as well as mood alterations and changes in behavior
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ideo games can keep users on the edge of their seats, but that might not always be a good thing
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Kids who played non-violent, collaborative games were much more likely to be helpful and cooperative with their peers than those who played neutral or violent games, proving that games can have a positive impact on behavior.
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In one study, teen males who play violent games were compared to those who played few or no games
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Regular video gameplay can improve hand-eye coordination.
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- Omar Sow on 29 Feb 12
  
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Playing video games may be therapeutic for those struggling with trauma.
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Video games are becoming part of treatment programs for a number of conditions, most prominently PTSD
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How do video games affect the brain?

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Dr Paul Howard-Jones - Neuroscience, Games & Learning - YouTube - 0 views

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Neuroscience is at the forefront of technology. This explains how technology is affecting the brain.

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zane dickey on 16 Feb 12

See this on how technology is affecting the brain.

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My TED talk: 7 ways games reward the brain | Tom Chatfield - 1 views

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Don’t have grades, for example:
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you create a whole spectrum of larger and smaller objectives that help people take take ownership of their progress, and keep them feeling they are progressing and succeeding – as well as targeting particular sets of skills.
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Don’t punish failure.
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Rapid, clear, frequent feedback.
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the one that couldn’t be predicted
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- zane dickey on 27 Feb 12
  
  Point 7. What if it was also in the collaboration with others for GOOD....not just shooting and killing but actually fostering something great. Much of this I believe is framing.
  
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zane dickey on 27 Feb 12

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One week playing violent video games alters brain activity | Health Tech - CNET News - 0 views

Violent games DO alter your brain - and the effect is visible in MRI scans in just a we... - 0 views

Video Games & the Brain: 14 Facts We Now Know | Accredited Online Colleges.com - 0 views

Dr Paul Howard-Jones - Neuroscience, Games & Learning - YouTube - 0 views

My TED talk: 7 ways games reward the brain | Tom Chatfield - 1 views

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