A psychology researcher from Canberra has collected some of the first scientific evidence that video gaming can be addictive in a way similar to gambling and alcohol.
Nov 26, 2012
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US health officials have approved the first game-based treatment for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, part of a trend toward "digital therapeutics" or software to address certain conditions.
Jun 16, 2020
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A computer game devised by University of Manchester psychologists has called into question the theories which have been the basis of psychology for over a century.
Feb 27, 2019
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Researchers have found promising results for treating depression with a video game interface that targets underlying cognitive issues associated with depression rather than just managing the symptoms.
Jan 4, 2017
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(HealthDay)—The "choking game"—and other clearly ill-advised and dangerous internet challenges—leave many parents wondering what drives teens to take the bait and participate.
Jan 28, 2019
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It's not unusual for a fictional character to ring such a chord that their story shapes your life.
Mar 24, 2021
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People who frequently play violent video games are more immune to disturbing images than non-players, a UNSW-led study into the phenomenon of emotion-induced blindness has shown.
Dec 13, 2018
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In competitive environments, success is not just about playing your cards right, but also playing your opponents right.
Jun 15, 2018
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New research into one of the most influential videogame characters of all time reveals as much about contemporary capitalism as it does about the history of gaming. From consumption to addiction, and from dance music to the ...
Sep 18, 2018
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Men looking for a quick fling prefer women with more "feminine" facial features, said a study Friday that delved into the evolutionary determinants of the mating game.
Jun 21, 2013
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