For the first time, the positive effects of computer games on thoughts, emotions and behaviour will be the subject of closer scrutiny by social psychologists. A total of three studies will explore how, to which extent and ...
Dec 12, 2011
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Michelle Colder Carras was concerned about her teenage sons playing video games for at least an hour or two each day, more on weekends. But then she tried playing Dance Dance Revolution, a musical game that challenges players ...
Jun 12, 2017
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(HealthDay)—Shoot 'em up video games might be making your children far too comfortable with how they approach and handle real-life firearms, a new study argues.
May 31, 2019
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(Medical Xpress) -- This week, the United States Supreme Court overturned a California law banning the sale or rental of violent video games to minors. But can a child’s behavior be directly influenced by playing a violent ...
Jun 29, 2011
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Could play be critical to our healthy development as children and continued emotional wellbeing as adults?
Jul 30, 2020
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Many teens look at screens at bedtime, but some apps are more likely to keep them awake than others, leading to sleep problems.
Sep 13, 2022
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Babies learn language best by interacting with people rather than passively through a video or audio recording. But it's been unclear what aspects of social interactions make them so important for learning.
Jul 27, 2015
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When it comes to managing anxiety disorders, William Shakespeare's Macbeth had it right when he referred to sleep as the "balm of hurt minds." While a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions, a sleepless night can trigger ...
Nov 4, 2019
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When you're feeling down, does your mood improve after posting selfies online?
Oct 21, 2019
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Q: My son is playing a lot of video games during the pandemic. Should I be worried?
Dec 21, 2020
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