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Studies find video games aid students

KernelKush | August 22, 2008 | News | Misc 
Games after you finish your homework, or games before you finish your homework? Researchers at the American Psychological Association convention, located in Boston, showed through a detailed series of studies and tests that video games can do fact provide healthy stimulation on top of a zombie shooting experience. Not only do video games increase reaction time and awareness, but depending on the type of game played, the player and those involved, a video game such as World of Warcraft can increase scientific thinking. More proof that an overactive imagination isn't the only thing to gain from playing video games!

Read the full article to understand how video games can positively influence students and professionals alike.
The conclusion? Certain types of video games can have benefits beyond the virtual thrills of blowing up demons."

"In one Fordham University study, 122 students in fifth, sixth and seventh grades were asked to think out loud for 20 minutes while playing a game they had never seen before. Researchers studied the children's statements to see if playing the game improved cognitive and perceptual skills.

While older children seemed more interested in just playing the game, younger children showed more interest in setting up a series of short-term goals needed to help them learn the game. "
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    Zero and X | August 22, 2008
    Its always nice to find positive articles such as these.

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