Gaming

How does prolonged exposure to video games affect the brain's structure and function?

• Increases gray matter in the prefrontal cortex

• Decreases gray matter in the hippocampus

• Enhances connectivity in the default mode network

• Reduces activity in the amygdala

Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with the reward system activated during gaming?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• GABA

• Acetylcholine

What is the primary effect of blue light emitted from screens on human sleep patterns?

• Increases melatonin production

• Decreases melatonin production

• Enhances REM sleep

• Reduces sleep latency

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for hand-eye coordination, often improved by gaming?

• Cerebellum

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Thalamus

What is the term for the phenomenon where players experience a heightened sense of immersion and focus during gaming?

• Flow

• Cognitive Dissonance

• Neuroplasticity

• Homeostasis

How can virtual reality (VR) gaming be used in scientific research?

• To simulate real-world environments for behavioral studies

• To replace traditional laboratory experiments

• To eliminate the need for control groups

• To increase the speed of data processing

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What is the impact of action video games on visual attention?

• Improves spatial resolution of vision

• Decreases ability to track multiple objects

• Reduces peripheral vision

• Increases susceptibility to visual illusions

Which scientific principle is applied in the development of realistic physics engines in video games?

• Newton's Laws of Motion

• Einstein's Theory of Relativity

• Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle

• Mendel's Laws of Inheritance

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How does gaming influence problem-solving skills according to scientific studies?

• Enhances strategic thinking and planning

• Reduces cognitive flexibility

• Increases reliance on trial and error

• Decreases logical reasoning abilities

What is the role of artificial intelligence in modern video games?

• To create adaptive and challenging opponents

• To generate random game levels

• To ensure games run smoothly on all devices

• To replace human players in multiplayer games