Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Positive Effects Of Video Games In Both Young And Old

By Flora Vinson


The gaming world received bad press when it was first introduced to the market and parents complained of it being the cause of isolation and laziness in their kids. Time has passed and today people are seeing the positive effects of video games as various studies have been done in the area. Newer gaming types have introduced new advantages as well.

Consul users will brag that their skills of dexterity and coordination are supreme due to their ability to quickly manipulate controls. Even more beneficial, though, is the problem solving that gaming introduces to players. This exercises the brain and builds skills that are useful in business and daily life. For kids, this problem solving builds neural pathways which make it easier to learn when they're older.

Probably the most important benefit gaming brings younger kids is that it tempts them to learn computer literacy. This skill is imperative in the current labor market. Children who start young, learning installation, saving. Keyboard and mouse use are preparing for later life that requires computers.

The adaptive challenge involved in gaming is incredible. Players are pushed beyond their abilities because gaming difficulty constantly rises and gamers attempt to beat their own best scores. The wide range of challenge introduced by most gaming exercises many skills of logic and reasoning.

Action games bring with them a new challenge. They have been proven to improve spatial perception and visual acuity. Memory is another element that's exercised in many applications.

New gaming versions have players using physical movement as well. Here, they manipulate their bodies to move objects in the game. While this exercise can't replace a daily run, it is more active than sitting in front of a television. The positive effects of video games are built on the fact that the brain is highly malleable and requires exercise if it's to function at its optimum capacity.




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