Fair warning - I won't be answering this question, primarily because my current blogging assignment in my class is to ask questions, say why they need to be answered, and than not answer them. A little weird, I know, but that's why my recent blogs have been a little strange. For the next three to four months, pretty much all will be this way (excepting ones I right on my own, and do not add as class).
Changing the topic from video games a bit, I'm going to look at chess. Chess is one of the most popular games on the planet, and many believe it has beneficial effects on the mind. It's not a stretch by any means, even logical, as playing the game well requires good memory skills, as well as a great degree of logical thinking, which are just a few notable examples. The question is, does this game develop the skills, or just require them? As I said earlier, it may seem logical, but science does not always follow logic.
This question regards the psychology of games and people who play them, and so would be of great interest of researchers. Additionally, some people could use them as a tool to develop logical thinking skills, decision making abilities, and other important skills, provided, of course, chess develops these. It could also open up discussions into what games have to provide to society besides entertainment, which is something that would give immense support to the gaming industry, which the industry, obviously, would want.
I believe that this is an important matter that needs to be researched, primarily so I can tell my parents I'm developing important skills when I play chess. Or at least know I'm telling the truth when I claim that to them.
Changing the topic from video games a bit, I'm going to look at chess. Chess is one of the most popular games on the planet, and many believe it has beneficial effects on the mind. It's not a stretch by any means, even logical, as playing the game well requires good memory skills, as well as a great degree of logical thinking, which are just a few notable examples. The question is, does this game develop the skills, or just require them? As I said earlier, it may seem logical, but science does not always follow logic.
This question regards the psychology of games and people who play them, and so would be of great interest of researchers. Additionally, some people could use them as a tool to develop logical thinking skills, decision making abilities, and other important skills, provided, of course, chess develops these. It could also open up discussions into what games have to provide to society besides entertainment, which is something that would give immense support to the gaming industry, which the industry, obviously, would want.
I believe that this is an important matter that needs to be researched, primarily so I can tell my parents I'm developing important skills when I play chess. Or at least know I'm telling the truth when I claim that to them.
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