Understanding the Psychology and Impact of Gaming

Who is the host of Crash Course Games?

• John Green

• André Meadows

• Jane McGonigal

• Richard Bartle

What does Maslow's hierarchy of needs suggest about human priorities?

• Social needs are the most important

• Games are essential for self-actualization

• Basic needs must be met before self-fulfillment

• Self-fulfillment is rarely achieved

What is the primary psychological drive behind cooperative gameplay?

• Experiencing new worlds

• Building relationships

• Competing with others

• Achieving high scores

What is a common criticism of Maslow's hierarchy as applied to psychology?

• It focuses too much on games

• It is universally accepted

• It is overly simplistic

• It is too complex

Which type of game experience involves overcoming an opponent?

• Vertigo

• Make-believe

• Competition

• Chance

Which game is designed for players who enjoy discovery and exploration?

• League of Legends

• Call of Duty

• Myst

• Battletoads

According to Roger Caillois, what type of game experience involves the excitement of unpredictability?

• Vertigo

• Make-believe

• Chance

• Competition

What type of player does the game 'World of Warcraft' cater to according to Bartle's classification?

• Socializers

• Explorers

• Achievers

• Killers

What does the Bartle Test aim to identify?

• Game development processes

• Video game genres

• Player character types

• Game difficulty levels

Which game type is associated with players known as 'killers' in Bartle's classification?

• World of Warcraft

• Animal Crossing

• Myst

• Call of Duty