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02.04 Organizer Topic What are the effects of video games on our lives? What was the cause for this invention? Cause - Information on invention (when, why, who, etc.) People have been playing games for ages. The first video game was

created in 1958 by William A. Higinbotham. The arcade industry exploded in 1978 with the introduction of Space Invaders. Space invaders also spurred the development of video arcades all over the US Positive Effect 1 Improved Mental Skills Supporting Details  In a series of experiments on small numbers of gamers, the researchers reported that gamers with previous experience of playing such action video games were better at perceptual tasks such as pattern discrimination than gamers with less experience.  In another experiment, they trained gamers who had little previous experience of playing action games, giving them 50 hours practice.  In an educational context, video games can be fun and stimulating, which means it's easier to maintain a pupils undivided attention for a longer period of time.

Positive Effect 2 Educational and Therapeutic Supporting Details  Some schools use games to familiarize children with computers and to teach language, mathematics, reading, science, and other subjects.  Video game simulators are used for driving and flight instruction and to train emergency personnel in responding to such crises as natural disasters and terrorist attacks.  Electronic games also have therapeutic uses. Psychologists have used games to treat children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Playing games helps ADHD patients to keep their minds focused on a task. Some therapists use games to treat people with brain injuries or learning disabilities. One game allows cancer patients to destroy harmful cells and shield themselves from the effects of chemotherapy. Negative Effect 1 Eye Problems

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Supporting Details  According to WebMD, Computer Vision Syndrome is the result of spending several hours in a row staring at a screen, and it's like carpal tunnel for your eyes.  It can result in blurred vision, double vision, and dry eyes, all of which will be detrimental to your gaming skills.  if you insist on gaming late at night, you should try to adjust the screens color temperature to reduce the blue light. Negative Effect 2 Health Problems Supporting Details  As reported by Harvard Health Publications, many studies have been linking excessive sitting to a range of diseases, including diabetes and heart disease.  However, writing in the British Medical Journal, the researchers

concluded that most discomfort simply came from hours of playing games without users taking a break. Question 1  How do video games affect social health? Answer 1  Video games can bring thousands of people together. Like with fandoms and conventions. There is a major convention for a video game called Minecon. At Minecon people can meet others that are fans of the game and people who are making legitimate money of the game. Question 2  How bad is the aggression some people get? Answer 2  Not too bad and apparently it goes away after a while.

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