Attention
Focusing on important parts of a game while ignoring others.
What is selective attention?
Playing for fun, not for rewards.
What is intrinsic motivation?
How video games help players improve problem-solving skills.
What is cognitive development?
A learning process where players connect rewards with actions.
What is classical conditioning?
Games that become popular and influence many people.
What are cultural phenomena?
Not noticing changes because you're focused on something else.
What is inattentional blindness?
A theory about how freedom, progress, and relationships keep players engaged.
What is Self-Determination Theory?
A potential benefit of multiplayer games that enhances how players interact with each other in real life.
What is the development of communication skills?
Learning how to act based on rewards or punishments.
What is operant conditioning?
How games create a sense of community and shared experience.
What is social interaction in games?
Doing many things at once, making it harder to play.
What is multitasking?
Being motivated by rewards or achievements in games.
What is extrinsic motivation?
This concept explains how playing video games can help reduce stress.
What is stress relief or catharsis?
A theory about getting deeply absorbed in a task or game.
What is flow theory?
Why some games stay popular for a long time.
What is timeless gameplay?
A type of game that challenging your focus and memory at the same time.
What is a strategy or fast-paced game?
A state where players are deeply focused and enjoying the game.
What is flow?
When gaming too much causes problems in real life.
What is pathological gaming or gaming addiction?
The psychological need in games that is fulfilled when players feel they are improving and gaining mastery over challenges.
What is the need for competence?
How older players feel connected to games from their past.
What is nostalgia?
When too much information overwhelms players.
What is cognitive overload?
A player's enjoyment of making meaningful choices and feeling in control of their actions.
What is autonomy?
Preoccupation with games, failed attempts to reduce gaming, lying about gaming time, and jeopardizing relationships due to gaming are all symptoms of this disorder, according to the DSM-5.
What is Internet gaming disorder?
The way game designers deal with player limits on memory and focus.
What is cognitive load theory?
How games affect art, music, and social trends.
What is the cultural impact of gaming?