While playing first-person shooter video games, such as Halo or Unreal Tournament, increases the gamer's visual skills thanks to fast-paced decision-making, a new study reveals that it also reduces the person's ability to inhibit impulsive behavior. This reduction in what is called "proactive executive control" appears to be yet another way that violent video games can increase aggressive behavior. "We believe that any game that requires the same type ...Sunday, 4 August 2013
Video Games Make People Lose Control Over Their Impulsive Behavior
While playing first-person shooter video games, such as Halo or Unreal Tournament, increases the gamer's visual skills thanks to fast-paced decision-making, a new study reveals that it also reduces the person's ability to inhibit impulsive behavior. This reduction in what is called "proactive executive control" appears to be yet another way that violent video games can increase aggressive behavior. "We believe that any game that requires the same type ...
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