Addiction
Yes
This country has more video game addicts than anywhere else in the world.
South Korea
The same percent of people addicted to video games are addicted to ___.
Gambling
What does self-regulation mean?
The ability to control yourself, your behaviors, actions, and feelings.
T/F: Video games are especially addictive to young people
True
One doctor in South Korea uses ___ to try to rewire his patients' brains.
Electrical shocks
Today's games are designed like _____, with the tintent to keep players hooked.
casinos/slot machines
What is a PC Bang?
A video game center where teens go to play video games in South Korea
Just like we can become addicted to drugs or alcohol, we can become addicted to ______.
behavior / video games
Who is not at a PC Bang that makes it easier to get addicted?
Parents
One player spent $___ to unlock Ronaldo in a soccer video game.
$5,000
"I was lost and in total despair." In this sentence, despair means _____.
Pain and/or hurt
What percent of gamers become addicted?
about 3% (will accept 8.5%)
What is the world capital of video games?
South Korea
Just like with slot machines, games get you to spend money because you m___ win.
might / may / maybe
"It became an obsession." In this sentence, obsession means _____.
Something that you can't stop thinking about
Americas first video game rehab center is called _____.
Restart
In 2005, how many people died in PC Bangs (in South Korea)?
10
What are some things kids have done in order to spend money on games?
Stolen credit cards, hacked bank accounts
"It became a compulsion." On this sentence, compulsion means _____.
An action/behavior that you can't stop doing