8av2Understanding Arcade Games and Psychology

When was the arcade game Pac-Man first released?

• 1980

• 1985

• 1990

• 1995

Which of the following is a gaming psychology trait related to the feeling of making progress?

• Endowed Progress

• Frustration

• Autonomy

• Relatedness

What is the Endowment Effect in gaming psychology?

• The tendency to value things more once we own them

• The fear of losing progress

• The desire to compete with others

• The need for autonomy

Which of the following is NOT a gaming psychology trait?

• Envy

• Loss Aversion

• Syntax Error

• Endowment Effect

What is debugging in the context of video games?

• Creating new levels

• Fixing errors in the game code

• Designing characters

• Writing the game story

Which of the following is a genre of video games?

• Puzzle

• Painting

• Cooking

• Gardening

What does gameplay refer to in video games?

• The graphics of the game

• The rules and interactions within the game

• The music in the game

• The characters' costumes

What is a platform game?

• A game where you build platforms

• A game where characters jump between platforms

• A game played on a specific console

• A game about trains

What does USP stand for in the context of video games?

• Unique Selling Point

• Universal Sound Protocol

• User Safety Policy

• Ultimate Speed Power

Why is a character's USP important in a game?

• It makes the character look colourful

• It helps the character stand out and be memorable

• It increases the game's price

• It makes the game easier to play