Attention
Motivation
Impact of Video Games
Psychological Theories
Games as Cultural Phenomena
100

Focusing on important parts of a game while ignoring others.

What is selective attention?

100

Playing for fun, not for rewards.

What is intrinsic motivation?

100

How video games help players improve problem-solving skills.

What is cognitive development?

100

A learning process where players connect rewards with actions.

What is classical conditioning?

100

Games that become popular and influence many people.

What are cultural phenomena?

200

Not noticing changes because you're focused on something else.

What is inattentional blindness?

200

A theory about how freedom, progress, and relationships keep players engaged.

What is Self-Determination Theory?

200

A potential benefit of multiplayer games that enhances how players interact with each other in real life.

What is the development of communication skills?

200

Learning how to act based on rewards or punishments.

What is operant conditioning?

200

How games create a sense of community and shared experience.

What is social interaction in games?

300

Doing many things at once, making it harder to play.

What is multitasking?

300

Being motivated by rewards or achievements in games.

What is extrinsic motivation?

300

This concept explains how playing video games can help reduce stress.

What is stress relief or catharsis?

300

A theory about getting deeply absorbed in a task or game.

What is flow theory?

300

Why some games stay popular for a long time.

What is timeless gameplay?

400

A type of game that challenging your focus and memory at the same time.

What is a strategy or fast-paced game?

400

A state where players are deeply focused and enjoying the game.

What is flow?

400

When gaming too much causes problems in real life.

What is pathological gaming or gaming addiction?

400

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?

400

How older players feel connected to games from their past.

What is nostalgia?

500

When too much information overwhelms players.

What is cognitive overload?

500

A player's enjoyment of making meaningful choices and feeling in control of their actions.

What is autonomy?

500

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?

500

The way game designers deal with player limits on memory and focus.

What is cognitive load theory?

500

How games affect art, music, and social trends.

What is the cultural impact of gaming?