Psychology of Gaming: Crash Course Games #16
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Date: 2022-04-04
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ChillsAhoy
Violent people enjoy playing violent video games, but people who enjoy playing violent video games are not necessarily violent people. There's a selection bias at the core of the study.
I've found myself getting into the zone doing many things. Playing games, of course, but also while reading, writing, singing or doing puzzles (jigsaw, crossword, sudoku, etc. It's hard to describe but it really does feel like your body stops existing, or at least it stops mattering, and the only things that are relevant are your consciousness and the task at hand.
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Violent people enjoy playing violent video games, but people who enjoy playing violent video games are not necessarily violent people. There's a selection bias at the core of the study.
I've found myself getting into the zone doing many things. Playing games, of course, but also while reading, writing, singing or doing puzzles (jigsaw, crossword, sudoku, etc. It's hard to describe but it really does feel like your body stops existing, or at least it stops mattering, and the only things that are relevant are your consciousness and the task at hand.
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Egg
So are we talking about non violence in hardcore gamer or casual gamers, or both? Because we all know gamer gate was had its share of angry men, and constant exposure to violent games may lead to desensitization. Maybe some people are more prone to be affected by these different social environments inside games in many ways. Point being, I feel this is way more complicated than -violent games dont create violence, bro- some people actually MIGHT start a process of desensitizing that may lead to violence, although im talking more about angry jack violence.
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So are we talking about non violence in hardcore gamer or casual gamers, or both? Because we all know gamer gate was had its share of angry men, and constant exposure to violent games may lead to desensitization. Maybe some people are more prone to be affected by these different social environments inside games in many ways. Point being, I feel this is way more complicated than -violent games dont create violence, bro- some people actually MIGHT start a process of desensitizing that may lead to violence, although im talking more about angry jack violence.
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crash_course
Psychology is not -squishy science- as you called it. Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes and when practiced properly it is just as real of a science as biology. Psychology has had a shorter history than most sciences so it is still relatively new and not every area of psychology-s history is purely scientific (cough Freud cough) Psychology has moved passed that largely and the only reason people treat psychology different is because it relies on people and their observable behaviors and invisible mental processes
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Psychology is not -squishy science- as you called it. Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes and when practiced properly it is just as real of a science as biology. Psychology has had a shorter history than most sciences so it is still relatively new and not every area of psychology-s history is purely scientific (cough Freud cough) Psychology has moved passed that largely and the only reason people treat psychology different is because it relies on people and their observable behaviors and invisible mental processes
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Chris
I disagree with the four main gamer types, the fail to take into account other types or behaviors. Such as Planing, Solving or Management. This ignores the idea of Strategy games, puzzles games or simulation games. These games don't uses these standing criteria, as well they can be applied to Tabletop and Boards games. I'm not sure what to use instead, but i don't think the Bartle Test takes these concepts into account.
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I disagree with the four main gamer types, the fail to take into account other types or behaviors. Such as Planing, Solving or Management. This ignores the idea of Strategy games, puzzles games or simulation games. These games don't uses these standing criteria, as well they can be applied to Tabletop and Boards games. I'm not sure what to use instead, but i don't think the Bartle Test takes these concepts into account.
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Jos-phe
So the Bartle test is geared towards immersive games but it leaves out a huge amount of players who play immersive games for the story and visual artistic aesthetic. There are more people like that now more than ever and I'd categorize myself under that 5th category since I'll play games with, let's be honest, nothing to write home about in gameplay, like Life is Strange and still call it one of my favorite games.
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So the Bartle test is geared towards immersive games but it leaves out a huge amount of players who play immersive games for the story and visual artistic aesthetic. There are more people like that now more than ever and I'd categorize myself under that 5th category since I'll play games with, let's be honest, nothing to write home about in gameplay, like Life is Strange and still call it one of my favorite games.
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Amor
I did a huge report on violence in relation to video games (and desensitized kids) and the psychological studies and test done to prove it were so laughable. One well known University conducted a test/study to prove the relationship, and it sounded like a 10 year old thought of the idea. Really bad and flawed tests.
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I did a huge report on violence in relation to video games (and desensitized kids) and the psychological studies and test done to prove it were so laughable. One well known University conducted a test/study to prove the relationship, and it sounded like a 10 year old thought of the idea. Really bad and flawed tests.
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Chee
League of Legends actually
Applies to all of those listed at around 2: 10. That is why it does so well in ESports, and well, that is why I play the game. However, I see too much people say this is a toxic game to play which is unfortunate. But everyone must understand that any community can be or is toxic.
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League of Legends actually
Applies to all of those listed at around 2: 10. That is why it does so well in ESports, and well, that is why I play the game. However, I see too much people say this is a toxic game to play which is unfortunate. But everyone must understand that any community can be or is toxic.
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tweetthang96
Other studies have shown no such link between violent video games and violent behavior. In fact, they've shown a consistent DECREASE in violent/aggressive behavior because the games allow the player to express their violent feelings/actions in an indirect, non-dangerous manner
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Other studies have shown no such link between violent video games and violent behavior. In fact, they've shown a consistent DECREASE in violent/aggressive behavior because the games allow the player to express their violent feelings/actions in an indirect, non-dangerous manner
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Canis
I find that people who consider Psychology to be one of the -squishier- sciences often apply its insights and practices to their own lives without giving it credit for being knowledge gleaned via the scientific method.
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I find that people who consider Psychology to be one of the -squishier- sciences often apply its insights and practices to their own lives without giving it credit for being knowledge gleaned via the scientific method.
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Lance
GUYS I NEED HELP. I currently am creating a thesis on the academic implications on different types of games and am having a hard time on finding theories that can support the study. can you guys help?
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GUYS I NEED HELP. I currently am creating a thesis on the academic implications on different types of games and am having a hard time on finding theories that can support the study. can you guys help?
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