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100

True or false, People need less sleep as they grow older. 

False

100

True or false. Playing video games close to bedtime can cause difficulty falling asleep, nightmares, and daytime fatigue 

True
100

True or false, video games can decrease stress and improve your mood. 

True

200

What is the expected sleeping amount needed for an average teenager?

8-10 hours

200

How many hours of gaming is too much a day?

More than 5 hours per day.

200

How do video games affect child development?

Younger children and those with emotional, behavioral or learning problems may be more influenced by violent images. Gaming can cause gaming addictions which a child can spend more hours on playing video games rather than school work.

300
True or false, being tired and being sleepy is the same thing?

False

300

What country has the most video gaming addiction?

China

300

Name 3 signs of gaming addiction

  • Thinking about gaming all or a lot of the time.
  • Feeling bad when you can't play.
  • Needing to spend more and more time playing to feel good.
  • Not being able to quit or even play less.
  • Not wanting to do other things that you used to like.
  • Having problems at work, school, or home because of your gaming.
400

What is the definition of Insomnia?

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep.

400

What disease can be caused when playing too much games?

Obesity

400

Which part of your brain controls the behaviour and decision-making

Prefrontal cortex

500

Name the hormone found naturally in the body that can be purchased over-the-counter to help one fall asleep. 

Melatonin

500

Identify 3 disadvantages of excessive gaming

  • Behavioral and mental changes. ...
  • Lack of other hobbies and poor academic performance. ...
  • Lethargic nature, which will also lead to weight gain. ...
  • Gaming addiction can slow down the brain growth. ...
  • Gaming addiction negatively affects eyesight and also results in Insomnia.
  • Physical strain

500
Excessive screen time can affect your brain development. Which part of the brain is affected? 

 Hippocampus