Get In The Zone: The Psychology of Video Game Design Comprehension Flashcard

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True or False: Simple video games are more likely to put you “in the zone.”

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False

Front

True or False: The secret is designing video games that have clear feedback, so the player knows how they’re doing in the game.

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True

Front

True or False: When you are in a state of flow, you don’t have to think; your performance is automatic.

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True

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True or False: Video games with easy challenges keep players interested longer.

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False

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True or False: It is easy for a players to become immersed in the video game they are playing.

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True

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What does “flow” require? Dedication, Focus, Determination, All the above

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Focus

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Games need ____________ for players to want to continue playing.

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Rewards

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Too much information in a video game can cause a player to __________________.

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Lose focus

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When we beat a level, our brains release a chemical called _______________ which makes us feel good.

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Dopamine

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Which of the following is not discussed in the article? Options: The use of micro-rewards to keep players interested in the game, The dangers of letting young children play violent video games, The importance of creating challenges that are not too difficult for players, The elements required to keep video game players in the zone

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The dangers of letting young children play violent video games