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Which of the following is a reason why video games can be addictive?
Which of the following is a reason why video games can be addictive?
- They are immersive experiences
- They provide instant gratification
- They cause structural changes to the brain (correct)
- They are social and create a safe environment
What can overexposure to the high level of stimulation in video games cause?
What can overexposure to the high level of stimulation in video games cause?
- Addiction
- Structural changes to the brain (correct)
- Escaping reality
- Increased dopamine production
Why do game developers use manipulative game design features like in-app purchases and loot boxes?
Why do game developers use manipulative game design features like in-app purchases and loot boxes?
- To provide instant gratification
- To make games more addictive
- To make more money (correct)
- To create immersive experiences
What have some governments declared in-app purchases, microtransactions, and loot boxes to be?
What have some governments declared in-app purchases, microtransactions, and loot boxes to be?
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Why do video game companies want more people hooked on games?
Why do video game companies want more people hooked on games?
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