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After a long, intense gaming marathon, Rafi, Michael, and Maya are feeling the effects. Rafi's eyes are as dry as the Sahara desert, Michael's neck feels like he's been carrying a backpack full of textbooks, and Maya's shoulders are sore. What condition are they likely experiencing?

• CVS

• MDA

• RPG

• MMO

Imagine Luna, Evelyn, and Anika are playing a game where they are in the shoes of Ayotunde. Ayotunde is a character who loves to linger in each game level, collecting as many in-game items as possible. Can you guess which component of the MDA framework they are interacting with in this process?

• aesthetics

• dynamics

• mechanics

• rules

Imagine Kai, Grace, and Evelyn are having a debate about the "20 rule". Can you recall what it is?

• It's when you take a screen break every 20 minutes and stare at objects 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

• It's when you sit at least 20 feet from the screen when playing a video game.

• It's when you take a 20-minute screen break every 2 hours.

• It's when you look away from the screen for two minutes each hour.

Hey there, Scarlett, Ethan, and Aria! Can you guys tell me which of the following terms we use to describe typical categories or groups of people?

• statistics

• gamers

• demographics

• maturity ratings

Imagine Michael, Anika, and Avery are playing a video game. The game is rated as suitable only for players over 17 years old. Can you guess the rating of the game?

• M

• T

• E

• RP

Elijah, Liam, and Kai are having a heated debate about action-based video games. They all agree that these games have some learning benefits. Can you help them settle the debate by identifying one such benefit mentioned in the unit?

• slow reflexes

• increased distractibility

• improved attention skills

• improved auditory processing

Imagine Aria, Rohan, and Benjamin are playing a game with Darren. Darren is totally engrossed in the game, as it takes him away from his real life into a completely new, make-believe environment. Can you guess what type of gameplay Darren is enjoying?

• sensation

• fantasy

• narrative

• challenge

Imagine Charlotte, Isla, and David are playing a marathon video game session. They decide to follow the "20 rule". What benefit could they possibly gain from this?

• They could see the details of the game environment more clearly

• They could avoid the need for corrective lenses during gameplay

• They could improve their reflexes and reaction time

• They could avoid straining their eyes

Imagine this: Oliver, Mason, and Kai are having a blast at a gaming marathon. Brian, their friend, is totally engrossed in an action-packed video game. He's glued to the center of the screen, reacting swiftly to the objects whizzing around. What skill do you think Brian is enhancing while playing these action-based games?

• boosting his peripheral vision

• sharpening his auditory senses

• improving his social interaction

• promoting his outdoor exploration

Noah, Isla, and Abigail are having a heated discussion about their friend Maria's favorite type of video games. Maria is known for her love of games where she earns rewards after completing daring feats or successfully navigating through virtual obstacle courses. Can you help them figure out what type of gameplay Maria enjoys?

• fellowship

• narrative

• sensation

• challenge