Video Games and Psychology Quiz

The author most likely wrote this selection —

• to persuade readers to devote time to playing video games

• to inform readers about the process of video game development

• to describe challenges people face when playing video games

• to explain why video games are so popular

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Which definition most closely matches the way the word "designed" is used in this sentence " video games are designed to get us into this state as quickly as possible" (paragraph) 4?

• 1. to conceive in the mind; to invent

• 2. to formulate a plan for

• 3. to make a graphic representation of (something)

• 4. to create for a particular purpose or effect

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CCSS.RI.7.4

Which definition most closely matches the way the word focus is used in this sentence "Flow requires focus." (paragraph 8) ?

• 1. a center of activity

• 2. directed attention

• 3. a state or condition permitting clear understanding

• 4. a point at which rays converge

  
  

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

Based on the cause-and-effect structure used by the author, what can the reader predict will be discussed next in paragraph 9?

"That’s because focus, our ability to pay attention, is like a flashlight beam—it can only shine on one or two things at a time."

• What happens when we try focusing on several things at once

• Why there are no effective ways to focus on things

• The reasons people have difficulty maintaining focus

• How focus can be maintained even when doing many things at a time

The author includes the detail about micro-rewards in paragraph 13 to explain —

• how game designers reward players for reaching the ultimate goal

• how focus helps to create flow for gamers

• how rewards for small tasks lead to accomplishing big goals

• how the brain produces the chemical dopamine

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CCSS.RI.7.1

Describe the effects rewards have on the player and why this happens.

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CCSS.W.7.1B

What tone does the author create by comparing our brains to backpacks in paragraph 6?

• Informative

• Humorous

• Encouraging

• Curious

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Why does the author include the bulleted list at the end of the selection?

• To suggest that gamers should focus when playing

• To suggest that gamers should play above their difficulty level

• To provide readers with ways to use psychology to improve their gaming skills

• To provide readers with ways to make their gaming goals more manageable

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Drag the sentences to the correct heading or box. Is the sentence stating the author's perspective or factual information?

Groups:

(a) Author's Perspective

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(b) Factual Information

• It’s completely unfair. (paragraph 1)

• But some games are better than others. (paragraph 4)

• And that same chemical is released by virtual rewards too. (paragraph 12)

•  our ability to pay attention, is like a flashlight beam—it can only shine on one or two things

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CCSS.RI.7.6