Chapter 18 Flashcards
1
Q
Video game addiction
A
Has not been defined as an official mental illness by APA
The AMA (American medical association) released a 2007 report on the addictive potential and encouraged the APA to include video game addiction in behavioral addictions
Heavy use leads to depression, stress, anxiety and poor social skills
2
Q
Percentage of female gamers
A
42%
3
Q
Group most at risk for video game addiction
A
Young male players
4
Q
Age of average gamer and years of gaming experience
A
37 years old with 12 years of experience
5
Q
Preferences of wii exercise players
A
Prefer wii exercise to traditional exercise.
6
Q
Government sector that uses video games
A
The military to help train and rehearse/practice tactics and missions.
Also to help with ptsd
