Tag: video-games

Higher working #memory capacity and distraction-resistance associated with strategy (not action) #game playing in younger adults, but #puzzle game playing in older adults

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Superior attention and Working Memory (WM) have been reported for habitual action video gamers compared to other gamers or non-players. With an online experiment we measured visuo-spatial WM capacity and ability to ignore distraction, and participants listed the video games they played. Categorising the 209 young adult participants (18–30 years) according to the game type… Continue reading Higher working #memory capacity and distraction-resistance associated with strategy (not action) #game playing in younger adults, but #puzzle game playing in older adults

A “Proof of Concept” Randomized Controlled Trial of a Video Game Requiring Emotional Regulation to Augment #Anger Control Training

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Emotional dysregulation leading to clinically significant anger and aggression is a common and substantial concern for youth and their families. While psychotropic medications and cognitive behavioral therapies can be effective, these modalities suffer from drawbacks such as significant side effects, high rates of attrition, and lack of real-world skill translation. Regulate and Gain Emotional Control… Continue reading A “Proof of Concept” Randomized Controlled Trial of a Video Game Requiring Emotional Regulation to Augment #Anger Control Training