Current Event #26: Are Video Games Designed Just for Child's Play?
Due: Friday, May 10th, 2013
What You Will Do:
1) Students will read the Time Magazine Article found at the following link: http://healthland.time.com/2013/05/03/video-games-are-not-just-childs-play-gaming-could-slow-mental-decay/ , which features the cover story relating to video games improving memory.
2) Secondly, students should indicate their video game status, by explaining the frequency of their time devoted to playing any throughout the day. (Note that these methods of play can include actual game systems used to play the video games as well as cell phone applications permitting you to play games to stimulate your brain.) Identify and explain how some of the games you play have various aspects incorporated into them, which forces individuals to have to rely on their quick-thinking and processing skills to complete the game.
3) Do you agree or disagree with what the article states regarding video games playing a pivotal role in helping individuals maintain higher levels of memory? Explain in detail.
4) Students should also identify an older adult in which they would assist in playing video games with to experiment and/or test this memory theory. How would you convince or persuade your selected person to switch places with you completing a crossword puzzle and having them play video games for hours to test their memory.
***Note: Remember to answer all questions in complete, detailed sentences/paragraphs.***
Abby Kameny
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I frequently play games on my smartphone; however, I don't play "real" video games such as COD or DOA. I don't understand how killing people on a screen makes life more enjoyable. I guess it's better than doing it in real life... but still. Although I often play games on my phone, I'm not addicted to them.
I suppose I could say that playing Temple Run helps develop quick reflexes, but isn't that a little far-fetched? I agree that it's great that video games can slow mental decline, but it's no excuse for teenagers to devote their lives to playing Minecraft. I believe there should be more research done on this topic, because if it is true, then that would most definitely be a scientific breakthrough. This research should consist of other age groups playing video games, such as children or teenagers. It would be interesting to see if that would have an effect on their memory as they age.
I honestly can't imagine my grandmother playing Call of Duty, but if I had to do this experiment, I guess I would tell her it's an educational experience. It would be interesting to see if playing video games improved my grandmother's memory. Maybe I could volunteer her for the control group, and she would continue living her daily life of gardening and going to church. Overall, I think this was a great experiment that was performed. I hope playing video games prevents diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.
I play games on the computer, my ipod and xbox. However, I don't play violent games like Cod. I don't find it that enjoyable to kill people. I am not an addict either. I don't play video games that much on the week, and I only play it for more that an hour at a time if I am at someone's house.
ReplyDeleteI think that normal video games developing better memory is not true. If someone designed a video game to improve your memory, or to slow altzimers, than I could buy it. If you say that playing cod improves your survival instincts or that playing need for speed makes you a better driver, than I won't buy it. In fact, I would not be suprised if video games hurt your brain instead.
I can't really imagine my grandparents playing video games, because they are not that tech savvy. Also, I don't think that they would get anything out of playing any type of video game at all. If the study is accurate, then I think that it was great if video games prevents diseases such as altzimers, dimensia and other diseases like those.
Emma Baldwin
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Period 7
1. I do not frequently play video games, either on a console or on a cell phone, mostly because I don’t have frequent access to them.. Of course, I do occasionally play games on my friends’ phones (when they let me) but as far as the “reflex” games go I’m pretty terrible. I do enjoy “What’s the Word” though, which I like because I have to combine visual clues (pictures, number of letters in the world) with the letters available and my knowledge of words and their synonyms.
2. I can’t really disagree with this scientific experiment, but I do disagree with the overall value of this knowledge. Just because it’s possible, doesn’t mean it’s right or justified. Video games are surely not the only way for older adults to retain cognitive function. Of course, there is also the issue that a lot of older adults don’t understand technology well enough. My younger brother has been trying to teach my dad how to play some game or another for the past six months, and it always ends with my brother yelling and my brother giving up; I find it difficult to believe that this part of the process is beneficial. Playing video games may help these people, but it doesn’t mean that they have to or want to. As far as adolescents go, most games can be so involving that while their cognitive skills may benefit, other parts of their life will not. Adults who are at this stage of their lives generally have more time and money to spend.
3. In order to experiment or test this study, I would probably ask my grandmother to play video games with me. My grandmother already enjoys crosswords, so I don’t think that that would be an issue, and she is very proud of having a Wii. My grandmother is also a scientist, so that aspect of the experiment would interest her as well. The problems I would foresee would include the time spent and how competitive my grandmother is.
Noah Miller Johnson
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I play a variety of games although no usually for more then half an hour a day (an hour on weekends). The games I play are mainly strategy based and/or have a lot of puzzles. I also play some action games such as Skyrim or Raze 2. The games I play force me to concentrate on finding solutions to non-obvious problems. The action games that I play make me focus on tracking multiple objects and reacting to the accordingly.
I disagree with the results of the study not because the the researchers have different opinions but because of the method that they used during the study. The game they used in their study was not what is known as a conventional video game. For the study to have a real effect the researchers must choose from a variety of video games, both action and adventure, and confirm that all of the boost mental strength. The other problems that I can see arising are the fact that the people that they made do crossword puzzles might not be very interested in them therefore they didn’t put out much effort in to doing them while the video game made the people playing it put forth effort in to doing well because if you didn’t do well you wouldn’t do anything.
I would probably volunteer my grandfather. He is very competitive and is reasonably confident with technology. I would ask them to choose from a selection of video games and select the one that seemed the most interesting. I would try to keep them from doing a crossword puzzle for a week and have them play an hour a day on weekdays and 2.5s hours on the weekend then I would test their memory.
Francisco Coch
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I currently do not play any video games; I just mostly watch television and listen to music. During middle school, I would play about a half hour’s worth after school and two hours or more on weekends. These, however, were first person shooters like “Call of Duty” and “Battlefield”. This summer though, I started playing a lot of “FIFA”. Besides that, I don’t really spend much time playing things like “Brain Age”.
I agree with the article about how certain video games can help the brain, but it didn’t spend a whole lot of time discussing the games that most kids play in their spare time, like shooters. Besides helping reaction times and things of that nature, they don’t offer much mental benefits.
I could probably convince one of my parents or my grandparents (who often like playing crosswords) to switch with me, but the video games would have to be something that is actually related to brain development instead of just shooting people.
Avery Acierno
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5/7/13
Personally, I do play video games, but I do not usually play them for great amounts of time. I play video games on my PS3 and my iPod touch. I play video games the most on weekends, when I play around an hour or two on my PS3. On weekdays I don't play as much, I play less than an hour on my iPod. The games I play are shooting games, sports games, dodging games, and word games. Word games require mental thinking. The other games I play require fast reaction and some strategy and mental power.
I agree with the article saying that video games can help boost your memory and mental ability. I could see how certain games could stimulate your brain to increase mental ability and reduce memory loss. However, this is probably not true for all video games. Video games that incorporate quick thinking and mental strategy could help older people maintain memory. However, I think more evidence may be needed.
I would assist my grandparents in playing video games to boost their mental ability. I would convince them to play by telling them about the great results that certain video games have on aging minds. My grandparents have a Wii for physical fitness, so I could just buy them a game similar to the one in the study. I would encourage them to play it and play it with them. I would also try to monitor them to see if the video games were really helping.
Anna Grace Kelley
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05/07/13
I do not personally play video games but my brothers and many of my friends do. I play some games on my IPOD touch whenever I am bored but not much. If I am ever to play any video games, I like to play sports games and things like that. I do agree when people say that sometimes video games can boost your memory and mental ability, but I think that this is when they are played for short amounts of time. It is definitely not beneficial to sit around and watch a screen all the time, but sometimes can be good for you to relax and work your brain at the same time. But, to go as far as saying that playing video games can help older people with their memory and health is a stretch. More evidence is definitely needed if they want to prove their point on this topic.
I'm not sure that I could convince my grandparents to play video games for the sake of their health. My grandparents are pretty old school but I could definitely try!
Erica Johnson
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1) I don’t really play video games on any consoles or on the tv, but I do have an itouch that I play games on. However, I still don’t play that many games on it, at most probably 15 minutes at a time.
2) I do agree with the fact that video games can help individuals maintain memory, but I would also say that it prevents and distracts learning and studying in the first place. Therefore, video games can be helpful to memory and for having fun, but should be used in moderation.
3) My Grandpa is very interested in the developing technology and video games, since he has an iPad. My Grandma is also traditional, but by selling her on the brain and/ or memory games she and many other old people would be willing to switch from the traditional crossword puzzle to the video games.
Jessi Szymczak
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I don't really play video games on any type of console or anything hooked up to the tv. However, if anything i sometimes play different games on my iPhone but not more than usually 15 minutes at a time.
I agree with the statement that video games can help people retain higher levels with memory. I agree with this because certain video games that focus on remembering patterns and different details can boost your memory as you get better at it. Although, of course not all video games are going to boost your memory or your mental ability in positive ways, but overall I do agree.
My grandma is not all that interested in the newest types of technology. I would probably be able to switch places with her just by telling her what it was for, if I would be able to do that...and then see how it worked out in the end!
Jeffrey He
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When it comes to video games, I'd probably consider myself pretty experienced in them because I play them pretty frequently when I have spare time on weekends. I might hop on Xbox or the computer and play some games. Some games I play do actually require mental skills such as quick decision making, reflexes, and strategy.
I agree with the article saying that video games can help boost your memory and mental ability. I agree that it's great that video games can slow mental decline, but it's no excuse for teenagers to devote their lives to playing video games.
Nah, my parents hate video games. They think its a complete waste of time which I agree to. The losses outweigh the gains but I still waste time anyway.
Claire Lancaster
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Waters
1) I don’t really play video games at all. Occasionally, I’ll play active video games but none of the mind-engaging sort.
2) I suppose that concentration video games could help prevent mental deterioration, as long as you’re not on it all the time. You should have actual human interaction.
3) It would be extremely easy for me to convince my granddad to play concentration video games. He loves the mind-engaging games like crossword puzzles and word finds. All I would have to do is tell him it would help his memory, and I'm sure he would try it.
Jackson Cabell
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1) The only video games I play occasionally includes texting. I use my phone every day and watch some television but otherwise I do not take part in any other video games. These do not rely on much thinking and brain activity.
2)I agree that concentration video games could help stop mental deterioration, but being "glued to the screen" is bad no matter what. Human interaction is a lot better than playing video games.
3)It would be easy to convince my grandpa to play concentration video games because he likes puzzles and mind games. If I told him some good things and advertised it well, he would be down to do it anytime. If I told him it was to test his memory, he would definitely agree to swap places.
The game I play is called midnight club L.A remix it's a game with cars and you must control your character to get to the finish line first in all street races and different class and speed cars. One must avoid all traffic and dropping below the speed of 100 mph or the other opponents will win. I somewhat agree but at the same time I'm not a hundred percent sure on that of what they mean by memory. I'd use some form of persuasion to get them to realize how awesome it could be if their memory was reinforced.
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5/8/13
1) I do not play videogames my brother has a large variety of games. I use my phone instead. My phone is my life. I have a few games on my phone but I do not engage in serious video gaming.
2)I think concentration video games would help the population become smarter. Many people could benefit from the videogame learning style. It could be fun.
3) It would be hard to convince my elderly relatives to do this because they are not capable using highly advanced technology. they dont even have cell phones.
Katherine Yang
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5th Period World History
2) I don’t play many games on console or on my phone, but I do play games like Flow Free and Bridges. They do help to stimulate my brain and as I play more and more I start to think faster. I’ve also previously played games on Facebook, but most of those aren’t so much skill as timing and the ability to spend hours waiting for your patch of corn to ripen so you can sell it for gold to buy more corn seed and continue the cycle of despair.
3) I think they could, but most video games don’t stimulate your memory or your mind much, as they’re basically just reflex and practice. It could improve certain skills though, such as hand-eye coordination and the eye-brain reflex to stimulus, but it could also overpower the brain with stimulus and cause the person to basically melt into a pool of vaguely human-flavored melted jello when they step outside.
4) I’d tell them it was for science, and that I would probably need to know this in the future for an opinionated piece of writing. The lessons that I would learn from this potential experiment would be perfectly necessary for my future, and I would assure them that I would pay due respect to their crossword with the utmost care.
Sydney VanOrd
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Period 2
Personally, I don't spend a ton of time on video gaming devices, but maybe only around 10 minutes or less a day on my phone, playing a puzzle game to calm my nerves, like sudoku, or something similar to calm me and relax a little.
I think that certain games absolutely could be a huge help to memory, while others could damage it. I believe some games could cause short term memory to development, but some games could diminish long term and short term memory. But I don't think it could harm the mind enough to make a big deal out of it.
I guess an adult I would like to experiment this study with would be my mom or maybe a family member to test their memory on video games.
Joyce Yao
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I don't really play any video games. If I'm super bored when shopping with my mom, I'll play like stickman cliff diving or something, but I don't play video games in my free time. There definitely are games that will stimulate your brain, like a puzzle game. Those types of games are preferable to me. I don't think that video games are a PIVOTAL role in helping people maintain higher levels of memory. I'm not sure if it really does, but if it does, then I guess it's more favorable to those who like video games rather than doing puzzles and studying or whatever. It really just depends on the individual, how they learn, and what they like. I would convince my parents to play video games because they need to do what's current in the world and also it'd make them feel old and they'd complain about that. I mean, my parents do play basic video games like Wii and they have fun with that. So there wouldn't be much convincing besides getting them to play video games in their free time which is not preferable to them. I'd use the argument that video games helps with hand-eye coordination, it stimulates the brain, as well as the memory-improvement thing.
Current Event # 26
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5-18-13
Period 5
Personally, I do play a lot of video games on my Xbox 360 and sometimes when I am bored, I play on my phone. I love to play first person shooting games like Call of Duty and Battlefield, sports games like Fifa and Madden, and a lot of other games. I like to play games that require strategy, games where you shoot people from a first person view and they are not fully unrealistic. I almost never play on weekdays (unless I’m on break) but I usually play on Friday and Saturday nights no more than three hours.
I agree with the article saying that video games can help boost your memory and mental ability. I could see how certain games could stimulate your brain to increase mental ability and reduce memory loss. However, this is probably not true for all video games. Video games that help quick thinking and mental strategy could help older people improve their memory.
I would convince my grandpa to play video games to boost his mental abilities. I would convince him by showing this article and convincing him that it helps with your memory and mental abilities. I don’t think that my grandpa would ever play any first person shooter like Call of Duty or any of the other games that I play but there probably some games that I could find.
Alex Parks
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5/8/13
The only video games I play occasionally includes texting. I use my phone every day and watch some television but otherwise I do not take part in any other video games. These do not rely on much thinking and brain activity.
I agree that concentration video games could help stop mental deterioration, but being "glued to the screen" is bad no matter what. Human interaction is a lot better than playing video games.
It would be easy to convince my grandpa to play concentration video games because he likes puzzles and mind games. If I told him some good things and advertised it well, he would be down to do it anytime. If I told him it was to test his memory, he would definitely agree to swap places.
Kurt Gee
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The only video games I play occasionally includes texting. I use my phone every day and watch some television but otherwise I do not take part in any other video games. These do not rely on much thinking and brain activity.
I agree that concentration video games could help stop mental deterioration, but being "glued to the screen" is bad no matter what. Human interaction is a lot better than playing video games.
It would be easy to convince my grandpa to play concentration video games because he likes puzzles and mind games. If I told him some good things and advertised it well, he would be down to do it anytime. If I told him it was to test his memory, he would definitely agree to swap places.
Anna Castellano
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I don’t play video games very often. I will sometimes play X-Box and PlayStation 3 on the weekends and my iPod touch for short periods of time during the day. Some of the games I play include NBA, NHL, MLB, COD, and GTA. I have to rely on my quick-thinking skills and processing skills in this game because if I don’t use these skills I will die in the game. The object of the game is not to die so if I want to do well I have to think fast and process what is going on around me in the game to act fast and not get killed. Also on the sports games you have to think fast because if you don’t you will lose the game and that’s not fun. It’s always better when you win.
I agree with what the article states regarding video games playing a pivotal role in helping individuals maintain higher levels of memory. I understand how video games can help “exercise” parts of your brain that you don’t use on a daily basis causing individuals to have better memory. I’m sure not all video games help increase memory because a lot of video games just rot your brain cells.
I would test this on my grandparents. However, I don’t think that they would enjoy playing video games for a few hours because that is not their kind of thing. They would probably much rather read than play a video game. If I got a NASCAR game I’m sure my grandpa would play that to see if it boosts his memory because he loves NASCAR.
Sam Bauers
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2nd period
I play video games on the weekends. The usual call of duty and sport games on the xbox. I wouldnt say Im hardcore but I do play often. I think they do help more than people think. Maybe not anything that has to do with acadademics, but they do help with hand eye cordination and quickness.
I have tried to get my dad to play in the past just to see if he would like and he sucked at it, so I do not think that all adults should play video games. It is pretty amusing to see older people play though. If its not video games however than adults can play with some relative ease.
Shamim Zarei
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I usually play on my PS3 on the weekends, but I sometimes play for 30 minutes on school days. I mainly play Call of Duty and sport games such as NBA 2k12 and Fifa 13. I have to rely on my quick-thinking skills and processing skills in this game because if I don’t use these skills I will die in the game. In my opinion, some games can help you become smarter and have better reactions.
I agree with the article saying that video games help boost your memory because video games can help your mental skill, which builds more brain cells which of course makes you smarter. But GTA usually makes you not smarter, and it makes you a bad driver.
I would challenge MR Waters to see how good his mind reacts. Playing him in COD would be fun to test his reaction speed and focus. I'd use the argument that video games helps with hand-eye coordination, it stimulates the brain, as well as the memory-improvement.
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7th Period
Personally I play video games maybe once or twice a week. When I was younger I had an addiction to video games. I would spend many hours playing Xbox, PlayStation, and Wii. I think that video games do enhance your brain thinking and functioning. When you play a video game it forces you to learn the surroundings in the game you are playing this is basically like practice to your brain to transfer into the real world and it is a fun way to do it! When you play certain games it forces you to remember certain things so that you can complete the task in the game. It is stimulating your brain to temporarily remember things and that is a useful task in the real world.
I certainly agree with the article. I can completely relate to the feelings being expressed in the article. It is like brain practice and I am not surprised by the amount of benefit an adult can get from several hours of playing a video game. Also it makes you use hand eye coordination to click the buttons at certain times that you need to which does people use another vital skill a lot in the real world. Adults can benefit from playing video games also from the focus it requires.
I would test this experiment on my grandparents. My grandparents are not particularly good at functioning electronics but if I put time into it I think I could get them to at least understand what is going on in a video game. This could enhance their focus and thought while playing the games and could benefit them tremendously. I don’t know if they would consider the games fun but if it could help their brain I’m sure they would make an effort
Lillian Menkens-Weiler
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I do not frequently play video games. I will occasionally play Just Dance of Wii Sports, but that is basically it for what I play, and I don't play those very often. When I do play those games, memory plays a part because when I am dancing, I remember the moves if I have danced to the song enough. I also will occasionally play games on my iPod. I play games like 94 seconds more often. I big part of 94 seconds is being able to remember the words. You may have previous knowledge of some of the words, but others you have learned while playing the game, and remember when you are given the letter and category.
I agree and disagree. When it comes to 94 seconds, I think that it does play a part in improving and maintaining memory. The game requires the ability to recall new and old words. I also play flow. I have starred all of the levels, so I often ask if I can play it on the iPods of my friends or on my dad's iPad. In that case, it requires me to remember how to complete each level. With other games, such as games involving war and fighting, I do not know. I do not play them often, but the times that I have, I have not been very coordinated with the controller. I think that it does exercise memory because you have to remember where the buttons are on the controller and what they do. You also have to remember where dangerous things are in the game, and what to avoid and where to go. However, I don't think that video games are necessary for memory improvement. I know very smart people with amazing memories who never play video games. I don't doubt that video games can improve your memory, but it also probably isn't very good for your brain to play them a lot, and it is probably healthier to exercise your brain with physical exercise or by doing something like Sudoku or a crossword puzzle.
I would be interested to try this experiment on my dad. He has an incredible memory, and he never plays video games. I would be interested to see to what extent video games could help his memory, because he already has such a good memory. If I talked to him about it beforehand, he might be willing to give it a try, just to see what happens.
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ReplyDeleteHarrison Young
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I never really have played video games at all. I mainly text a lot. I use my phone every day and play bike race sometimes on my phone, but it's not often at all. I don't play any other video games. These games don't make you think much at all much thinking and brain activity. I think that video games that make you use your brain could help stop mental deterioration, but being on the computer 24/7 is bad no matter what. Communication through speaking is a lot better than playing video games. If I told my parents benefits of the games that I play, they would let me play. Therefore, I believe that the video games are better for your brain if they include some sort of brain games.
Gabi Brenman
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I rarely play video games on an actual game system, but I do play games on my phone daily. I play them when I am bored or have nothing to do. Games similar to Temple Run and Whale Trail require you to be watching the screen attentively, waiting for the next turn. Games like 94 Seconds need you to think something in a category that starts with a certain letter. You are only given 94 seconds, and the faster you go the more points you can earn. You have to recall and process information quickly.
I think there are definitely video games out there that can help with memory or quick-thinking and certainly games that could be designed to do so. However, I do not think that the average video game will help with help with memory or quick-thinking. I only think that video games will be able to help if they are specifically designed to do so.
I would try to convince my grandma to play a video game. I would tell her it is possible it helps with memory and reflexes. I am sure she would not mind trying one game, but I do not think she would want to play for hours.
Duncan Davis
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During the week I cant play video games on my ps3 due to my schedule neither on my phone. On the weekends ill play combined 13 hours at most of Fifa 13 and Call of Duty.
There definitely are games that can help people remember certain things. Most games though typically will not do this. Most of the time the game will focus on finding a new strategy when playing against others not the memory kind of strategy to it.
I would try to convince my dad to play a game for at least an hour but he hates video games so much I dont think he would play for 10 minutes!
Emily Chang
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I play video games occasionally on a game console, but mostly on an android device. I play Temple Run an 94 Seconds sometimes and also some more "traditonal" video games with my brother.
I think some video games can help your reflexes, especially those like Temple Run, but most games don't really help. You could argue that games that require you to fight enemies require some sort of quick reaction, but not really. There are some games especially geared toward quick thinking (94 Seconds) and memory, but most other games don't really do much for you.
I could try to convince my mother, but she doesn't really like them so i doubt it would last very long.
Markale Cordova
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5th
Personally, I do play video games, but I do not usually play them for great amounts of time. I play video games on my PS3, my iPod touch, xbox 360 and phone. I play video games the most on weekends, when I play around three or fours on my PS3 and xbox. On weekdays I don't play as much. The games I play are shooting games and sports games.
I agree with the article saying that video games can help boost your memory and mental ability. I could see how certain games could stimulate your brain to increase mental ability and reduce memory loss. However, this is probably not true for all video games.
I would assist my grandparents in playing video games to boost their mental ability. I would convince them to play by telling them about the great results that certain video games have on aging minds. My grandparents play cards and stuff but yea they also play video games as well.
Blake Rasnake
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I do not really play video games that much anymore. Maybe once a week on weekends but that would be it. I do watch TV in my free time but it is not all the time. The thing that I do the most is play on my phone. When I do it is at least 15-30 minutes at a time.
I do think that some video games do help you with your memory. There are many games our there that are about focus and remembering, that I think really do help you a lot. There are other games like COD that do nothing to help you at all. Shooting a three pointer in NBA2K13 with DWade is not going to help your real basketball game.
It's really funny when I watch my grandparents try new technology. They have no idea what they are doing. They still have the old flip phone! (Like Jackson) I would get them to come over and try the games the test your mind just to see how they would do and if they like it or not.
Current event
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5/9/13
The only video games I play are my iPod games. Console games I don't really play anymore. I am now more used to playing the applications from apple app store.
I agree with the studies that say video games help with slowing memory lose and improving cognitive ability. I can particularly see this being true because many games take memory to win. Certain games require brain power and others help people exercise
If I was trying to convince my dad to play video games I think that I would show him the article about video games improving cognitive ability and memory. I would then have him try playing them and so if they make a difference.
Current Event
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5/9/13
The only type of "video games" I play would be on my iPhone. I don't play things on a xbox or hooked up to a tv. On my phone I don't really play games either. I mainly go on social networking sites instead.
I could see how people would think that these games would slow memory loss because of how the games are set up. You need to be able to use quick reaction and memory but in most games that teenagers play today, that is not incorporated. Most games are violent or active games such as Wii. I think games like Words with Friends or Soduko would help with slowly memory loss.
If I were to try to convince an adult to play a video game, I would probably show them this article to show that it helps with slowing memory loss and improving cognitive ability. Then have them play to see if there's a difference in their memory.
Ian Hufford
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1st period
The only console video games I play are with my friends, but I do play computer games and games on my iPod, maybe an hour a week in total. I do think that gaming can boost your reflexes and memory, as both of those things are heavily incorporated into video games. I think that even in games that are not geared towards being educational, like Call Of Duty, you are required to use reflexes as in all action games. Memory is used as well, like which weapons are good and the strategic spots in the game. If I could convince my mom to play video games for an hour a day, I bet that over time, her memory and reflexes would improve, although not over a short amount of time like an hour. I would get her to do this by bribing her with chocolate and puppies.
James Menache
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Currently I do not play a lot of video games because I don't have a game console. I do however have games on my phone. One of the games is called the impossible game, and it could help with memory skills because you have to remember where blocks were so you don't hit them again. Another game I play relies on fast reaction skills which can improve because of the game.
Yes I agree with the article because in many video games you need to remember things about the game environment to get past a level. I think that could definitely improve memory skills.
The person I would test this on os my grandmother because she has an android and already plays things like solitaire and canasta on it. I don't think I would like to do crosswords and other things like that.
Albert Yam
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When it comes to video games, I'd probably consider myself pretty experienced in them because I play them pretty frequently when I have spare time on weekends. I might hop on Xbox or the computer and play some games. Some games I play do actually require mental skills such as quick decision making, reflexes, and strategy.
I agree that concentration video games could help stop mental deterioration, but being "glued to the screen" is bad no matter what. Human interaction is a lot better than playing video games.
It would be easy to convince my grandpa to play concentration video games because he likes puzzles and mind games. If I told him some good things and advertised it well, he would be down to do it anytime. If I told him it was to test his memory, he would definitely agree to swap places.
Carly LeMoine
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I play games on my iPod but none on like Xbox or Wii or anything like that. Some games make you think fast because if you don’t they you lose the game. The point of most games is to achieve something while going through obstacles. To face these obstacles you normally have to react quickly. I don’t think it helps you have a better memory I think if you play it once and see an obstacle and then play it again directly after the you will remember the obstacle but that doesn’t really improve you memory. I would probably choose my parents to do this if I had to. I would simply tell them that there was a scientific article that said video games help you get a better memory. They would think I was wrong and then try it just to prove their point.
Alexis Ramirez
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1) I don't really play video games very much. When I'm in mood to have some fun I would play like a soccer game on my xbox console, but I'm not about that life now. I would usually do in my spare time, practice soccer or play instruments. On my cellphone I would play games, but when I'm bored in class or nothing to do. But overall I don't play video games like when I was younger
2)It depends on the game. But lets say its a puzzle game, then there it can help you but I don't really agree that educational games can really remember things.
3)My parents dislike video games, because they think it makes your mind crazy. But in this case if it is a puzzle game they still won't play it.I would still persuade them that what will it do.
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I’m not much of a video gamer myself, only the occasional multi player game if I’m with friends or a game on my phone if I’m bored. I don’t really think that video games help your brain unless they are specifically designed to stimulate brain cells. I can maybe see 94 seconds being a good game because you have to quickly think of various facts like country capitals and more. Some games that make you make quick decisions, test your reflexes or make you think of how to get through an obstacle are much better for your brain than the pointless killing games like cod. Honestly I’m not sure if those types of video games actually help with memory. It seems a little far fetched to me but I suppose some video games can help with some parts of the brain. I also honesty don’t know if any of my grandparents now how to work a computer or cell phone none the less a video game controller. It would take a lot of teaching and I would tell them it was for educational purposes.
McKenzie Matherly
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to video games, I'd probably consider myself pretty experienced in them because I play them pretty frequently when I have spare time on weekends. I might hop on Xbox or the computer and play some games. Some games I play do actually require mental skills such as quick decision making, reflexes, and strategy.
I agree that concentration video games could help stop mental deterioration, but being "glued to the screen" is bad no matter what. Human interaction is a lot better than playing video games.
It would be easy to convince my grandpa to play concentration video games because he likes puzzles and mind games. If I told him some good things and advertised it well, he would be down to do it anytime. If I told him it was to test his memory, he would definitely agree to swap places.
Edward Zhuang
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I play around 2-3 hours on my console every weekend. It’s fun to press buttons. I mainly play games that require decent reaction times and ones that have online interaction. I also like strategy based video games, like “Tiger Woods PGA Golf”.
I agree that video games can provide benefit to the player. Call of Duty is a great example. Mindless shooting and running really does stimulate the brain. I’m sure shooting games are great for memory improvement, because you have to remember where to go and what to do.
I’m sure my grandpa would love to start playing COD, and I could fill him in on the benefits of destroying enemies. However, I know that my dad can’t play any game that requires more than 2 buttons, so I don’t know if I would be able to teach my grandfather how to play.
Sarah Taekman
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We always hear about teenagers being mindless while playing video games. But according to a study, that may not be true for all video games. While many people favor shooting games, adults that play video games that utilize their brain see an improvement in memory. Personally, I don’t play many video games. When I do, they’re ones like Portal 2, 4 Pics One Word, and 94 Seconds; in other words, puzzle games. For instance, in Portal 2, the player must use a “portal gun” to get to the exit by activating buttons, dodging bullets, and thinking. 94 Seconds requires the player to search their vocabulary to find words that fit the requirements they give you, while supplying you with some options after each game.
I agree with the article that video games will help people maintain higher levels of memory, but with only with certain types of games: brain games. If an adult plays a fast-paced word finding game, good for them. But, if they play a shooting game such as Call Of Duty and call it “educational,” I think they need to redefine what learning is to them (and no, playing that game will not prepare you to join the army). My family is pretty tech-savvy, except for my mom. I’m pretty sure if I told my dad to play a video game for an educational purpose, he would do it. It’s kind of part of his job…
Saane Chamberlin-finau
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5-9-13
I do not really play video games that much anymore. Maybe once a week on weekends but that would be it. I do watch TV in my free time bon netflix (which i also have on my phone). The thing that I do the most is play on my phone. When I do it is at least 15-30 minutes at a time.I do think that some video games do help you with your memory. There are many games our there that are about focus and remembering, that I think really do help you a lot. I play a game that help teaches me spanish as i play, like when i would watch dora and that shit. It's really funny when I watch my grandparents try new technology. Last month, my grandparents bought a used wii for their house and they couldn't even figure out how to plug it in. We bought them wii fit and they soon grew accustom to it but still have problems with there they need to point the remote.
Sophie Heins
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I don't ever play any video games except solitaire on my phone. I can understand how they might be beneficial but I just don't see the point. I could be reading a book, or having real life communication with people, so really whats the point in it. I just don't see the entertainment video games provide.
I can believe that games that force you to remember pieces of a puzzle could help your memory, but really the vast majority do absolutly nothing for you. So there is really no point at all. I could go outside and try and find the mysteries of nature. I could read a good book.
I can see older people playing video games easily. They're a great way of killing time, if you are into that kind of thing. They make less violent ones that are also fairly easy so I do think that older people could also easily get joy and satisfaction out of playing video games.
Isabelle Alzona
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I don't play many console video games. I mainly play apps on my phone, I will sometimes play on the Wii. Between playing on my phone and playing the Wii, I usually spend about an hour a day playing. on week-ends I usually spend more time on devices. It might be around an hour and a half to two hours. I do agree that video games can help your brain retain information, but to an extant. The brain doesn't need violent games with shooting and fowl language, it needs creative games. Violent games can be fun, but too much won't help your memorization. And even if it is an educational game, that doesn't mean you should spend all your time on it. You should still go outside and have physical exercise.
I would probably ask my grandmother to play video games with me. She doesn't exactly approve of anything violent or explicit, so I would most likely end up playing carnival games on the Wii with her. But in order to have her play with me I'd have to tell her it was educational, or that it's fun and for all ages. And if that fails, I'd get my younger sister to yell until she played. It would be difficult to get my grandmother to play video games, but she isn't completely old-fashioned. All in all, i can picture her playing Wii resort, but never in a thousand years could I picture her playing X-box.
Veronica Kim
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5/9/2013
I don't really play video games much (is anyone surprised? Haha) but I like to play games on my phone when I have time. These games - like Flow (BEST GAME EVER) - are really mentally stimulating because, seriously guys, what's more entertaining than filling up a series of grids with rainbow-colored lines? Come on. It's actually pretty good because it requires some thought to figure out the different paths and how they connect to each other. Also, it's awesome. Simple as that.
I guess it helps with memory. I don't really play strategy games. I've played Call of Duty a total of... once, and I was terrible at it, so I guess that type of thing doesn't really work for me. Mario Kart is fun though, but that's just because I get to throw exploding shells at people, which is always a great mind stimulant (folks, violence is not the answer).
My dad would probably do it. I don't think I'd have to bribe him that much. Maybe I could use promises to study. Or food. Food works all the time. Especially popcorn. Or chocolate. Hm. Now I'm hungry. (Well, I digress...) Anyways, the point is, I'm not really sure if it would work, but now I want to go play Wii or something.
Avery Scope-Crafts
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As of right now, I play a little bit of video games. I used to play more, but have been busier recently. Also, I have games on my phone. One of those games is called Tetris, and it could help with memory skills because you have to remember where blocks were so you don't put another block in the same place without it fitting correctly. Another game I play relies on fast reaction skills, so that also could help my brain.
I do think video games can help. However, I think most of the games that kids actually use are in fact not good for you at all. If they came out with a fun game that helped memory, I would defiantly play it.
The person I would test this on would be my grandfather because he has an Ipad and already plays things like solitaire and Tetris on it. My parents refuse to play video games. I don't think I would like to do a crossword.
Ashley Yang
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I don't play video games and I stopped playing games on my phone. I understand why playing video games could help someone concentrate. I used to play games a lot on my phone and I was concentrated during that time. Also, since many games are timed, it really helps with being fast with decision making. There are also a lot of games that require people to be fast and speedy, so I guess playing the game enough could make you faster. A lot of the games out there are violent and I don't see how those help much, but there are definitely some games that could potentially help with cognitive functions.
I'm not sure whether or not it helps with memory. I think even if it did it's not something that could happen overnight. I think it benefits memory after a long period of time because I don't think getting a better memory is something that is easily done. I also don't know very many games that really require a lot of memory, a lot of them just require speed and quick thinking. I don't disagree that it helps with memory because I am not sure, but I don't think playing video games would make a really dramatic difference in how well you remember things.
I would probably ask my mom because she better understands the functions of a controller, but my family doesn't really play video games generally. We normally just watch T.V. I don't think I will have to persuade her because she probably wouldn't think it's that big of a deal, but she probably would not be able to play for long.
As an avid gamer, i would definitely say that video games help brain activity. Many modern games require a lot of fast thinking and a good memory. From having to turn around to kill zombies to having to jump over saw blades. And the variety of games also allows you to develop different skills. There are also programs such as Lumosity that allows people to play games that are designed to improve your brain.
ReplyDeleteHonestly I play video games a little too much. On an average day I might play one and a half hours on my phone and then an extra maybe hour on my computer or xbox. Even more on the weekends. Many iPhone games I play involve a quick reaction to dodge something or remembering a pattern to solve a puzzle. So yes, video games do help reaction time and memory in some cases.
ReplyDeleteI agree, many video games help memory this is mainly due to patterns or a complex game system.
I would possibly help my dad playing video games, but can not imagine it.
Emily Ball
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I do not personally play video games but my brothers and many of my friends do. I play some games on my IPOD touch whenever I am bored but not much. If I am ever to play any video games, I like to play sports games and things like that. I do agree when people say that sometimes video games can boost your memory and mental ability, but I think that this is when they are played for short amounts of time. It is definitely not beneficial to sit around and watch a screen all the time, but sometimes can be good for you to relax and work your brain at the same time. But, to go as far as saying that playing video games can help older people with their memory and health is a stretch. More evidence is definitely needed if they want to prove their point on this topic.
I'm not sure that I could convince my grandparents to play video games for the sake of their health. My grandparents are pretty old school but I could definitely try.
Joy Stouffer
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2. i do not play video games with frequency. I don't have an iphone,so i dont use apps for games either. i occasionally play on my family's ipad, or on the wii.
3. i think that video games may help improve your memory, but that is not the reason video games are played. if it does inmprove memory, then it must do so only slightly, because there are also many negatives to video games. Improving memory should not be an argument for why video games should be played.
4. if i were to convince my selected person to play a video game, i would use this data from the article. I would inform them that video games will help them in te long run and should be played. i would then sit down and do the crossword while they played.
Julianna Turner
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Waters, 2
Current Event
I do not spend much of my time using game systems to play video games. I may every once in awhile with my friends or family but not often. Usually I play the apps on my iphone. They are generally games which require some thinking. I believe that video games could improve reaction time and memory over time but not as well as other means. Reading a book, doing a crossword puzzle or a memory game would have more positive effects on a person in a shorter amount of time. I would assist any member of my family who is in a generation above me. This includes my grandparents, my parents or my aunts and uncles. I find it extremely amusing to play video games with an elder because they cannot fathom why they are alluring to the new generations.
George McBurney
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I do not personally play video games but my brothers and many of my friends do. I play some games on my IPOD touch whenever I am bored but not much. If I am ever to play any video games, I like to play sports games and things like that. I do agree when people say that sometimes video games can boost your memory and mental ability, but I think that this is when they are played for short amounts of time. It is definitely not beneficial to sit around and watch a screen all the time, but sometimes can be good for you to relax and work your brain at the same time. But, to go as far as saying that playing video games can help older people with their memory and health is a stretch. More evidence is definitely needed if they want to prove their point on this topic.
I'm not sure that I could convince my grandparents to play video games for the sake of their health. My grandparents are pretty old school but I could definitely try!
Nathan Guskiewicz
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The only video games I play occasionally includes texting. I use my phone every day and watch some television but otherwise I do not take part in any other video games. These do not rely on much thinking and brain activity.
I agree that concentration video games could help stop mental deterioration, but being "glued to the screen" is bad no matter what. Human interaction is a lot better than playing video games.
It would be easy to convince my grandpa to play concentration video games because he likes puzzles and mind games. If I told him some good things and advertised it well, he would be down to do it anytime. If I told him it was to test his memory, he would definitely agree to swap places.
Paige Jones
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5/10/13
The only video games I play are my iPod games. Console games I don't really play anymore. I am now more used to playing the applications from apple app store.
I agree with the studies that say video games help with slowing memory lose and improving cognitive ability. I can particularly see this being true because many games take memory to win. Certain games require brain power and others help people exercise
If I was trying to convince my dad to play video games I think that I would show him the article about video games improving cognitive ability and memory. I would then have him try playing them and so if they make a difference.
the only video type games I play now are the games on my Iphone. i don't regularly play games on game consoles or computers anymore. But I do occasionally play games on the wii or something like that.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe that studies that say video games help with slowing memory lose and improving cognitive ability. I can particularly see this being true because many games take memory to win. Certain games require brain power and others help people exercise
1) I don't really play video games very much. When I'm in mood to have some fun I would play like a soccer game on my xbox console, but I'm not about that life now. I would usually do in my spare time, practice soccer or play instruments. On my cellphone I would play games, but when I'm bored in class or nothing to do. But overall I don't play video games like when I was younger
ReplyDelete2)It depends on the game. But lets say its a puzzle game, then there it can help you but I don't really agree that educational games can really remember things.
3)My parents dislike video games, because they think it makes your mind crazy. But in this case if it is a puzzle game they still won't play it.I would still persuade them that what will it do.
Mimi Kramer
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I do not really play video games on a daily basis. When I use my phone I am usually on social media which takes a lot of my time. I used to use more phone apps and sometimes I go through phases when I play one app in particular a lot. The phone app that takes quick thinking is llama or duck. In this game you have to quickly decide what photograph is a llama and what photograph is a duck. This sounds silly and easy, but it is a lot harder than it sounds. I occasionally play call of duty with my friends, but we are terrible at it.
I think it could help to a certain extent. If someone plays video games like a religion then it is probably detrimental. If the game requires quick thinking or requires you to know words or spell words, then it could probably help.
If I was trying to convince my Mom to play video games I think that I would show her the article about improving my ability and memory. Then I would make her play them and test it to see if it really works or not.
Rachel Danner
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I think it is interesting that video games are being touted as something that can help slow down the process of aging. This is especially intriguing because of the fact that adults say that playing video games can make you stupid and fry your brains. I personally do not play video games, but my brother is quite the gamer. Sometimes I play dots on my iphone, but that is about the extent of it. Maybe this is just a scheme by the video gaming companies to make their product more accessible to non-teens. Maybe it’s the aliens trying to teach us a lesson about human interaction. Maybe I’ll tell my dad that if he played more Mario Kart he’d start remembering where he put his glasses. That would go over well.
Kelly Zhang
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I do not play many video games. The ones I play are apps on my iPhone. Those are usually just word games and puzzles. I play probably 30 min a day. These games help improve my quick thinking and problem solving strategies. They also improve how I think by making me thinking different ways and stretch my thinking powers.
I agree with what the article says. The article sounds pretty legitimate, and you do need quick thinking to play video games. I do not suggest playing violent video games though. I like mysteries and problem solving video games.
I would like to have my dad play video games. I have tried to have him play video games, but he declines saying that he is too old for that kind of stuff. Unfortunately, his mind is getting slower, and maybe if I convince him to play video games he can stop the slowing of his mind.
Rebecca Harless
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Friday, March 10, 2013
Throughout my day, I usually don’t play many video games. I do not have large video game systems, like a PS3, but I have an iPad and laptop. On my laptop, the only game I play is chess against the computer. I guess chess in and of itself has many aspects forcing me to rely on processing skills. I need to process my next move, my opponent’s last move, and moves ahead of that, although I usually do not think ahead because of laziness. However, I have won or had a draw on thirty percent of the games. In chess, quick-thinking is not really required for me. On my iPad, I usually play Scrabble-like games and word games, so it is kind of like the computer-generated crossword mentioned in the article. I also play processing-skill games like the one where the blocks have to be moved to get one to the other side. There are also games with motion, like diving or something like that, which I guess have to do with memory of how to press the right buttons for the right amounts of time. A game where I have to type words that start with a certain letter in a certain category in just over ninety seconds increases my memory for words, my quick-thinking skills, etc.
I do agree with what the article says about video games playing pivotal roles in higher levels of memory because it has been proven scientifically. On top of that, it just makes sense. You have to remember commands, for one thing, and know when to use them to do what at the right time, all in a limited amount of time. If you lose, you go through the scenario again until you get it right, and then your brain probably makes connections of what to remember to keep winning.
Most of the adults in my life are good with memory, but there are a couple that need help. My stepfather, for instance, could use some video games to improve his memory because he forgets certain things sometimes. My grandmother could make use of video games, but she is kind of better than me at technical stuff, so her brain is probably fine. I would not need to trick anyone into playing games; I would just tell them to play them so that their brains are healthy, give them written directions, lock myself in my room, and let them play. The only thing about the people in mind using video games is that they would probably not be good with the controls, get aggravated, and stop using the games. I do that sometimes.
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I play video games multiple times a day, but not the conventional way. I play on my phone and iPod® but just a little bit at a time. I have a Wii™ but I am bad at it. Whenever I get a game I get stuck at like the second level and give up immediately. But on my phone I am good at the games I have and like to play them. I play a game named Jetpack Joyride™ where you control a small jetpack rider and have to dodge many obstacles. It requires lightning-fast reflexes, and is very amusing to play.
I can believe that games that force you to remember pieces of a puzzle could help your memory, but really the vast majority do absolutely nothing for you. So there is really no point at all. I could go outside and try and find the mysteries of nature. I could read a good book, or talk to my friends.
My uncle loves video games, and he would easily do an experiment about memory and games. I think he would enjoy playing and especially the games I play. Then I would test his memory with the standard tests. I think it would work pretty well, since the games I play would interest him.
Takoda Ren
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Personally, Halo 4 on the Xbox 360 is my jam. But I only play on weekends. When you are pitted against other players you have to think quick and make them die before you die, then you get happy because you creamed them. It doesn't actually stimulate your brain though, you just pretty much aim, shoot, and dodge. Although keeping yourself from making stupid decisions may be some processing skill.
Playing the video game mentioned in the article may help, but conventional games that are usually played will not boost memory. The game the people in the test played was specifically a memory game and most people don't have a memory game. Although it may boost memory, their vision is probably going to deteriorate faster now, not too good of a trade off.
We don't have any of the memory games mentioned in the article, playing the games that we play could hardly increase their memory.
When it comes to video games, I'd probably consider myself pretty experienced in them because I play them pretty frequently when I have spare time on weekends. I might hop on Xbox or the computer and play some games. Some games I play do actually require mental skills such as quick decision making, reflexes, and strategy.
ReplyDeleteI agree that concentration video games could help stop mental deterioration, but playing for more than a while is bad no matter what. Human interaction is a lot better than playing video games.
It would be easy to convince my grandpa to play concentration video games because he likes puzzles and mind games. If I told him some good things and advertised it well, he would be excited to play anytime.
Emily Molina
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I do not play video games. The closest thing to video games that I play is a sudoku app.
It seems that video games can help someone with their memory and cognitive functioning, but there is probably a specific type of games that it involves. If video games can do that, then I am sure that they play a pivotal role, given that they are so popular. But there are most likely other ways that people can keep up their memories.
My uncle plays video games sometimes, but he also occasionally does the crossword, so I would not necessarily have to convince him to just focus on the video games. I would get him to play his typical amount of video games and test his memory. Then I would get him to play for a few hours for maybe a week or so, and test his memory again. I am sure that it would work well; my uncle really enjoys his video games.
Danielle Reviere
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I do not really play games that often. Maybe about two to three times a week I will play the puzzle game Flow. I do agree because the games that I play always involve quick thinking and being able to solve somewhat hard puzzles, and that can take some skill. I would make my dad play because he would actually be interested in the games that I have. The only thing that I would have to do is ask him for help and then let him do the rest of the puzzles.
I personally don't play video games. When I use my phone I am usually on social media which takes a lot of my time.. I may have played every once in awhile with my friends or family but not often.
ReplyDeleteMost of the adults in my life are good with memory. But none of my people in my family play video games. they have good memory.well I would inform them that video games will help them in te long run and should be played. i would then sit down and do the crossword while they played.
Lily E.
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I used to play Pokemon video games (which were a great deal of fun) all the time, but it has been about 6 years since I have played games like those with any regularity. I can't remember the last time I picked them up. The games I used to play involved logic puzzles, strategy, and memorization of names: there are hundreds of the creatures called Pokemon!
I definitely agree that video games can be good for a person's brain. Many video games involve strategy, reasoning, and mysteries. If solving puzzles (such as crosswords, sudoku, and word scrambles) manually is beneficial, they likely have the same effect when completed on a screen. The difference is that many people have constant access to their phones. Rather than find a puzzle book or the newspaper, people can just find these things on their cell phones. This ease of access might lead to more people playing puzzle games as a pastime.
My mom has expressed interest in video games before. We bought one for the Nintendo DS a few years ago that is specifically meant to help with memory, but we didn't use it much. I could mention it and ask her if she wants to bring it out and use it. We could take turns. I wouldn't need to convince her that certain games are good for the brain because buying the memory game was her idea in the first place!
Keith Segars
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I usually play on my Xbox on the weekends, but I sometimes play for am hour on school days. I mainly play Call of Duty and Sandbox games such as Borderlands 2 and Fallout 3. I have to rely on my quick-thinking skills and processing skills in this game because if I don’t use these skills I will die in the game. In my opinion, some games can help you become smarter and have better reactions. Also it can help with decision-making.
I agree with the article saying that video games help boost your memory because video games can help your mental skill, which builds more brain cells which of course makes you smarter. But GTA usually makes you not smarter, and it makes you a bad driver.
I would challenge MR Waters to see how good his mind reacts. Playing him in COD would be fun to test his reaction speed and focus. I'd use the argument that video games help with hand-eye coordination; it stimulates the brain, as well as the memory-improvement.
Period 1
ReplyDeleteI play for about 1 hour per day, and I believe that it depends on the game that you play, some games do require quick thinking and problem-solving in real time, or requires a lot of strategy, but most games that you can get on an iPhone do not take strategy, and all you need to be able to do is swipe your finger.
I think it depends on the game that you are playing. some games can be good for your memory, and some can do absolutely nothing for your brain.
I think that most games are made for kids, but that doesn't mean that adults should not play them. Most adults don't seem to have time for it of do not understand it.
Johnny Huang
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I play games a lot during my free time, most of which require quick thinking skills and reflexes. Some games are geared towards making you improve your skills in many different areas, such as the ones mentioned previously and other skills such as problem solving, memory, and just dealing with boredom.
I agree that video games can be good for a person's brain. Most video games require "quick-thinking and processing skills" to complete the game. Games push you to try harder (That is, if it's a good game), making you adapt to the objectives of the games and improving the many skills mentioned before.
My dad has played puzzle games before on his iPad. He frequently plays the classic puzzle game Sudoku and the card game Hearts. Although those games can be played without technology, he prefers to play it on the iPad due to the convenience of it.
Francis Wemmenhove
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When it comes to video games, I play some games on my iPhone and I sometimes play on the wii. My iPhone I play games on almost daily, but I don’t really play games on the wii that much. Some of the games you do need to think fast for, not for all of them though. To be honest I do not think that playing video games will give you that great of a memory. I don’t think memorizing what to do during a video game is going to help you at all when trying to memorize things for a test, for example. This experiment I would most likely try out on one of my parents. I would probably tell them that it was part of an experiment on how your brain memorizes things. They would probably agree to do the experiment after I told them that.
Jeff Richardson/Period 1
ReplyDeleteI probably play 30 minutes of video games a week. This is mostly due to the fact that I don't have a game system, let alone any games. So where does that 30 minutes come from? When I do play it's usually in 5 hour increments over the weekends. These sessions are rare and far apart. I believe that video games could improve reaction time and memory over time but not as well as other means. Reading a book, doing a crossword puzzle or a memory game would have more positive effects on a person in a shorter amount of time. I would assist any member of my family who is in a generation above me. This includes my grandparents, my parents or my aunts and uncles. I find it extremely amusing to play video games with an elder because they cannot fathom why they are alluring to the new generations.
Annelise ter Horst
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I play games that are on my phone and I rarely play games on an xbox or wii or something like that. If I have a really boring class I use game apps, but other than that I have other things to do. I think in all, I spend about two to three hours per week playing games.
I disagree with the article, but not with the role of video games in cognitive ‘reserve”. I disagree because they took a really boring activity to compare with a game that was designed to help brain functions. Of course the oldies are going to remember the game better, it is proven that you remember things better when you enjoy it. I do not think they used ‘video games’ correctly either, it is more like the brain function games experiment. It most cases, video game players will not be caught playing ‘Road Tour’ or going to gamestop and saying, “Ah yeah the new Road Tour 2 is out!!! This non-violence stuff is so much better than GTA!!” I do believe that those cognitive function games will improve levels of memory, but they cannot say video games when they are just plainly cognitive function games.
I guess I would pick my grandfather. He lives in Chicago and whenever I see him he is always on his archaic computer playing solitaire. I like solitaire, I really do, but it is no fun game to play all the time. I think this whole memory experiment depends on the person, or truthfully the age group. I think any type of one of these games (usually the ones without gore) will help brain functioning, only if the person playing those games is having fun with it. I wouldn’t persuade him to switch, he likes solitaire and he deserves to play whatever the heck he wants.
Elise Dixon
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I occasionally will play games on my iphone, but because of my brothers, we have a wii, playstation 2, xbox and some nintendo DS’s. I do not play these games often, If I do then it is during the weekend. I am really bad at first person shooter games ( I watch my brothers play ), but I prefer puzzle games or any other game. The puzzle games, like little big planet, help me think through how to solve problems. I also like to play simple games like mario cart which effects my reflex skill.
I think that it could be possible, but I am not sure if I am ready to believe that about video games, It may work a little bit but I don't want to believe that video games can be that effective on memory.
I would probably convince my grandmother to play a game with me. I think that it would be hilarious to watch her play COD. To convince her I would probably say something along the lines of testing an experiment to see how well memory serves. Knowing my grandmother’s personality she might end up having fun, so it would not be too hard for her to play a video game for a some hours.
Robert Fernald
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5/10/2013
I currently do not play any video games during the week, but on the weekends I play video games on my iPod touch and computer, also I occasionally watch TV. Some of the games that I play on my iPod such as Bike race force me to rely on quick thinking to beat the other person. Other games such as Bloons Tower Defence 5 make me think and you strategy to win.
I disagree with the article, video games have neither negative nor positive impacts in them except if someone gets addicted and the time that the waste. People do not play video games for benefits, they play them for fun.
I once tried to show my grandmother how to play Angry Birds and it did not turn out to well. She could not figure out how to drag the birds and shoot them and she could not remember which birds did what. However I think that she could eventually get the hang of it and I think that I could easily do a crossword if I had access to the internet.
Gavin Rothwell
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As of right now, I play a little bit of video games. I used to play more, but have been busier recently. Also, I have games on my phone. One of those games is called Ruzzle, and you have to line up letters in order to make words. It can help you with quick thinking and vocabulary skills. Another game I play relies on fast reaction skills, so that also could help my brain.
I do think video games can help. However, I think most of the games that kids actually use are in fact not good for you at all. If they came out with a fun game that helped memory, I would defiantly play it.
The person I would test this on would be my grandfather because he has an Ipad and already plays things like solitaire and Tetris on it. My parents refuse to play video games. I don't think I would like to do a crossword.
Kaitlin Hill
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I don't play video games very often and when I do it is with my brother who beats me every time. I think that vido games deffiently can help with memory but there are healthier ways to improve memory such as cross word puzzles or non electronic games. Older generations playing video games while amusing, I don't think would be very beneficial. I have tried to teach my parents how to use new technology but it has not worked out so well this far.
Sydney Bumgardner
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I don't play any video games because my mom is weird and never bought any for my sister or me. I have played at other people's houses, though. I don't have many games on my ipod, either. I have two and one of them is Doctor Who related, so... But the games I have played probably help my reflexes and brain power.
Video games don't really do much to your ability to perform daily functions so I disagree with the article. Video games aren't bad for you if you don't play them for twelve hours straight. But they aren't good for you either.
I once played a video game with my friend and her mom and she was really bad. She couldn't get the hang of it and kept messing up. I don't think I could convince her to play again if I tried. She would never play for hours.
Wenbo Wang
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5/10/13
1. I play video games for thirty minutes per week, during weekends. I do not use applications, although I do use online gaming websites for ten minutes during the weekdays per day. One of the games I play forces players to strategize; combining various movepools, stats, and sets to win against other characters in the game. This allows one to utilize strategy and the understanding of the opponent’s thinking process, but not as a reflex motion, in the game.
2. I agree with the contents in the article, explaining the way how playing video games may reduce brain functioning deterioration. The brain neurons reacting to the fast paced stimuli in video games is sure to speed up the processing of information in the brain, along with better control through finger memory; similar to the benefits of doing sports.
3. I don’t think any one of my parents or older relatives would play video games, or complete crossword puzzles for an experiment, because they do not hold a positive feeling towards them; believing that they use up too much time. Because of this, I do not think they can be persuaded for the experiment. If it was necessary, outweighing the cons with the good aspects of video gaming, such as explained in the article, might alter their viewpoint regarding these forms of entertainment.
Anna Zurliene
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Period 7
The video game I play most is subway surfers. It forces you to have quick-thinking because you need to jump, dodge or roll when you see a certain object, and you have to have perfect timing or else you will die. This correlates to the improvement of hand-eye coordination because you need to be able to connect those stimulants like a train coming your way or a light post to the responding action with your fingers. In a very distant and subconscious way it teaches you to work for rewards because in order to get things that will help you, you have to complete different tasks.
I think whether or not video games help improve your memory definitely depends on what type of game it is. I think some games like war games and such don’t really have anything to do with that, although it could be argued otherwise. I think more mentally involving games like Sudoku definitely help with memory. If you aren't really having the mentality of learning during the game but are rather playing out of boredom then I don’t think it helps as much if you are having fun playing.
I would love to try and switch places with my dad on playing video games because it would be pretty funny because he has no idea what he is doing when it comes to stuff like that. I would see if he would consider it an experiment or learning experience or say that we are doing it for family fun.
I cannot say that have much experience with these games. When I was much younger I played some computer games, however, I was not attracted to the idea of shooting virtual people, as seen in games such as Call Of Duty. However, I do keep games on my phone. Many people have quite a few, but I prefer to keep one at a time. I only play these games when bored, such as when waiting in lines, killing terrorists, or hunting nazis.
ReplyDeleteI can attest to the positive effects of these games. The only computer games that I played were educational (a choice made by my parents) and thus they greatly helped me. I found that my reflexes were greatly improved, so that in knife fights I could finally hold my own. These games taught my six year old self how to do simple addition, read fluently, complete equations in quantum mechanics, and make the perfect soufflé. This scientific study seems entirely accurate to me, however, it must depend on the games one plays.
I cannot see my grandparents playing video games, mostly because they spend their free time staging rebellions in mid-sized countries. However, if they weren't busy assassinating public figures in sure that these games would help. They require intense thought and quick reflexes to play. If one exercises the mind it will stay in shape, eh mr potter? Curious, very curious indeed. While I have no professional background in medicine (except for those six degrees I earned during my sabbatical on the moon base) I must say that, if the correct games are chosen, these games may offset the encroachment of dementors.
Well played, sir, well played. Might I ask what your six degrees were?
DeleteWhen it comes to video games, I'd probably consider myself pretty experienced in them because I play them pretty frequently when I have spare time on weekends. I might hop on Xbox or the computer and play some games. Some games I play do actually require mental skills such as quick decision making, reflexes, and strategy.
ReplyDeleteI agree that concentration video games could help stop mental deterioration, but being "glued to the screen" is bad no matter what. Human interaction is a lot better than playing video games.
It would be easy to convince my grandpa to play concentration video games because he likes puzzles and mind games. If I told him some good things and advertised it well, he would be extited to do it anytime.
Sanjana Vasudevan
ReplyDeleteI don't play video games that often anymore. I think video games could help a person have better memory. You have to remember all the controls, shortcuts, routes and settings for the game. There is a lot to remember if you want to play games efficiently. I wouldn't necessarily recommend playing video games in excess because that much screen exposure can be bad for your eyes. I don't think I could ever convince my parents to play video games for hours.
Sam Nielsen
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I play video games quite frequently; enough that I might be able to classify it as the main activity I do in my free time. I play a variety of games in a variety of ways. I usually play games on my PC, though I also play them on consoles. I play a lot of strategy and puzzle games that require quick thinking and a compilation of knowledge as to how the games work. As a result, they require a good amount of thinking to play.
I would agree that video games can assist in increasing the ability of one's memory. For many games, playing in a committed fashion results in learning all of the functions involved in a game. Sometimes, this can encompass many things, meaning your brain has to work a lot to remember it all. I definitely understand how working your brain in this way could be beneficial to your memory.
If I were to convince, say, my mom to play a game, I would definitely have her play a puzzle based one. I think I would have a much easier time getting her interested in that type of game as it involves skills applicable to real life. This is really the only way I can think of to get her to play a game.
Hanna Siekierski
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2) I don’t play many games on console or on my phone, but I do play some of the games designed to play on an iPod touch. They do help to stimulate my brain. I’ve tried the games on Facebook, but the majority of those don’t involve as much skill as it does timing and the ability to spend hours waiting for the vegetables on your farm to grow or trying to convince your friends to send you virtual donations.
3) I think they could. However the majority of video games don’t stimulate your mind and are more just repetition. These games are basically just reflex and practice. It could possibly improve some skills such as, such as hand-eye coordination or the eye-brain reflex in response to stimulus. Overall though, most video games were not designed to play a pivotal role in helping individuals maintain higher levels of memory.
4) I could possibly tell them that it was for science, or that I might need to know this for a future piece of writing based on experiences and opinions. The lessons that I would learn from this potential experiment would be perfectly necessary for my future. Also I would assure them that I would respect their crossword and all that it stood for.
Olivia Wander
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05/10/13
My current video game status is........ Nonexistent! Yay! I mostly just do homework. However, I am not a complete ninny and some of the aspects in a game that require technical skills are running and jumping, and battle in combat games.
I suppose video games could help improve memory. Any activity that requires focus should. There are games designed for the purpose of improving your brain. I find it far-fetched that any old point and shoot game can improve your memory, but maybe some of the puzzle games?
I would play video games with my grandad, because his memory is not very good he would most likely play a game of Wii bowling or a arrival game if I just asked him too, however, point and shoot game? Not so much.
So sorry about this current event. It is very. Very. Very. Late at night. I am just ever so slightly incoherent.
Hope Davison, 1st Period
ReplyDeleteI haven’t had very much experience with video games in general. I don’t play cell phone games or computer games, but my family has a wii console which has been a bit neglected for a long time. I actually do remember playing a lot of pokemon DS games, but only with a friend as I never had a gaming device (although I want/ed one).
To an extent; it depends on what the video game actually is and how long you play it. If its sole purpose is to boost one’s memory/strategy skills, then it’ll probably do good as long as you don’t play it for a thousand hours in a dark room with dark circles under your eyes surround by chip bags.
My dad would probably be okay with playing a video game as long as it wasn’t too complicated because he would lose interest. It has to have the right balance of fun and intense. He definitely wouldn’t play it for hours, though.
Shreyas Pyati
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I don't play many video games; I have an iPod and a PS3 but I mainly use my iPod when I am bored. I used to play a lot on my PS3 (by a lot meaning around 5 hours a week) but now I only play an hour tops on weekends.
I don't actually know. It might, and that would be cool, but it wouldn't make me play more video games than I do right now.
My parents dislike video games, and so I don't think that they will find it interesting. I think that they have only played games on a console or on and iPod about 5 times before, and every single time it was because my brother was getting bored.
Nikki Thai
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1.) he only video type games I play now are the games on my Iphone. i don't regularly play games on game consoles or computers anymore. But I do occasionally play games on the wii or something like that.
2.) I don't believe that studies that say video games help with slowing memory lose and improving cognitive ability. I can particularly see this being true because many games take memory to win. Certain games require brain power and others help people exercise
3.) It would be hard to convince my elderly relatives to do this because they are not capable using highly advanced technology. they dont even have cell phones, but I can see older people playing video games easily. They're a great way of killing time, if you are into that kind of thing. They make less violent ones that are also fairly easy so I do think that older people could also easily get joy and satisfaction out of playing video games.
Vanessa Campos-Diaz
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I do not personally play video games but my brothers and many of my friends do. I play some games on my IPOD touch whenever I am bored but not much. If I am ever to play any video games, I like to play sports games and things like that. I do agree when people say that sometimes video games can boost your memory and mental ability, but I think that this is when they are played for short amounts of time. It is definitely not beneficial to sit around and watch a screen all the time, but sometimes can be good for you to relax and work your brain at the same time. But, to go as far as saying that playing video games can help older people with their memory and health is a stretch. More evidence is definitely needed if they want to prove their point on this topic.
I'm not sure that I could convince my grandparents to play video games for the sake of their health. My grandparents are pretty old school but I could definitely try.
Nick Agusta
ReplyDeleteI do not play video games except for on my phone when i am really bored.
I think video games does not stimulate your brain but is rather mindless repetition.
my grandparents could not be convinced to play video games, because they like pen and paper much more.
David cho
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When it comes to video games, I'd probably consider myself pretty experienced in them because I play them pretty frequently when I have spare time on weekends. I might hop on Xbox or the computer and play some games. Some games I play do actually require mental skills such as quick decision making, reflexes, and strategy.
I agree with the article saying that video games can help boost your memory and mental ability. I agree that it's great that video games can slow mental decline, but it's no excuse for teenagers to devote their lives to playing video games.
Nah, my parents hate video games. They think its a complete waste of time which I agree to. The losses outweigh the gains but I still waste time anyway.
Period 2
ReplyDeleteI play games on the computer, my ipod and xbox. However, I don't play violent games like Cod. I don't find it that enjoyable to kill people. I am not an addict either. I don't play video games that much on the week, and I only play it for more that an hour at a time if I am at someone's house.
I think that normal video games developing better memory is not true. If someone designed a video game to improve your memory, or to slow altzimers, than I could buy it. If you say that playing cod improves your survival instincts or that playing need for speed makes you a better driver, than I won't buy it. In fact, I would not be suprised if video games hurt your brain instea
I can't really imagine my grandparents playing video games, because they are not that tech savvy. Also, I don't think that they would get anything out of playing any type of video game at all. If the study is accurate, then I think that it was great if video games prevents diseases such as altzimers, dimensia and other diseases like those.
casey Patterson
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5/13/13
I play games a lot during my free time, most of which require quick thinking skills and reflexes. Some games are geared towards making you improve your skills in many different areas, such as the ones mentioned previously and other skills such as problem solving, memory, and just dealing with boredom.
I don't believe that studies that say video games help with slowing memory lose and improving cognitive ability. I can particularly see this being true because many games take memory to win. Certain games require brain power and others help people exercise.
If I were to convince, say, my mom to play a game, I would definitely have her play a puzzle based one. I think I would have a much easier time getting her interested in that type of game as it involves skills applicable to real life. This is really the only way I can think of to get her to play a game. I dont think i could convince nmy dad to play a video game with me. He will watch me play fifa or madden occasionaly but thats the only time he gets close to video games.
valeria Campos-Diaz
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I don't really play video games on any type of console or anything hooked up to the tv. However, if anything i sometimes play different games on my iPhone but not more than usually 15 minutes at a time.
I agree with the statement that video games can help people retain higher levels with memory. I agree with this because certain video games that focus on remembering patterns and different details can boost your memory as you get better at it. Although, of course not all video games are going to boost your memory or your mental ability in positive ways, but overall I do agree.
My grandma is not all that interested in the newest types of technology. I would probably be able to switch places with her just by telling her what it was for, if I would be able to do that...and then see how it worked out in the end!
Bobby Russell
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Personally I play video games maybe once or twice a week. When I was younger I had an addiction to video games. I would spend many hours playing Xbox, PlayStation, and Wii. I think that video games do enhance your brain thinking and functioning. When you play a video game it forces you to learn the surroundings in the game you are playing this is basically like practice to your brain to transfer into the real world and it is a fun way to do it! When you play certain games it forces you to remember certain things so that you can complete the task in the game. It is stimulating your brain to temporarily remember things and that is a useful task in the real world.
I certainly agree with the article. I can completely relate to the feelings being expressed in the article. It is like brain practice and I am not surprised by the amount of benefit an adult can get from several hours of playing a video game. Also it makes you use hand eye coordination to click the buttons at certain times that you need to which does people use another vital skill a lot in the real world. Adults can benefit from playing video games also from the focus it requires.
I would test this experiment on my grandparents. My grandparents are not particularly good at functioning electronics but if I put time into it I think I could get them to at least understand what is going on in a video game. This could enhance their focus and thought while playing the games and could benefit them tremendously. I don’t know if they would consider the games fun but if it could help their brain I’m sure they would make an effort