Impact on the Brain
Games that uses problem-solving, memory, spatial reason and attention to detail slows down what?
The brain's aging process
In New York, which middle school uses a game-based learning system?
Quest to Learn (or just Quest)
A study done by Max Planck, revealed that playing video games does what to your brain size?
It increases you brain size
This is a franchise well known for challenging puzzles that you’re required to figure out in order to advance to the next area or unlock some special item.
The Legend of Zelda
Gamers who were more ________ in the games that they were playing also had greater beneficial results
Invested
What part of the brain is responsible for decision making, social behavior, personality, and cognitive planning?
Prefrontal Cortex
Students in game-style schools outperformed traditional-schools in which two school subjects?
Math and English
Scientists measured brain size before and after a 2 month period of gaming. What medical instrument did they use to determine these results?
MRI
This game genre typically focuses on player-driven choices, dialogue options, and the consequences of player actions.
Role Playing Games
Like exercising, playing video games for as little as ___ minutes a day can improve your life.
30
What part of the brain is responsible for how we process and consolidate information, including short-term and long-term memory?
Hippocampus
In article 3, there was a bonus tip. It says that doing WHAT, will boost your focus while studying?
Listening to video game soundtracks
What do puzzle/platform games (Candy Crush, brain games, etc) help your brain with?
Brain function & IQ
While players playing games of this genre increase their multitasking ability and prioritizing skills, they also learn to adapt to changing situations because the games are played in real-time.
Real Time Strategy
A common stereotype of gamers is that they are __________.
Lazy / Antisocial / Bad at school
What part of the brain is responsible for the controls of fine motor skills or muscular activity?
Cerebellum
Video games can help students with which 3 mental conditions?
ADHD, depression, and anxiety
What do FPS games such as Call of Duty, Fortnite, Halo, help your brain with?
Improved vision, multitasking, attention, and accuracy.
_______ and _______ games can help players control emotions like anger and fear in their everyday lives.
Horror and Action
In this game, players lay out and plan a city, and must think ahead to consider how something like the tax rate may help or hurt the growth of their city.
SimCity
Games that help players play repeated tasks and provide mental stimulation are recommended to who by doctors?
older adults and the elderly
Which game teaches young students reading skills, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and cooperation?
Minecraft
Which game did scientists use in the base claim that “video games make you smarter?”
Super Mario 64
This type of game can improve teamwork, communication skills, and planning/strategic abilities.
Co-op games
This popular game was a part of the resurgence of exergames in the last ten years thanks to companies like Nintendo and Konami.
Wii Fit