Lomonosov Psychology Journal
ISSN 0137-0936
eISSN 2309-9852
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ISSN 0137-0936
eISSN 2309-9852

Article

Bogacheva N. V. (2014).Computer games and cognitive specifics of gamers. The Moscow University Psychology Bulletin.Series 14.Psychology,4,120-130

Abstract

The aim of the article is to give a brief overview of cognitive studies in computer games psychology. The researches of psychological specifics of computer gamers have become very important recently due to a great popularity of computer games among children, teenagers and adults all over the world. Numerous studies are made that show significant differences between cognitive characteristics of computer gamers and non-gamers. There are possible negative consequences (such as long-term memory decline) as well as positive ones. Computers games are shown to enhance attention, spatial cognition and cognitive control of computer gamers and participants of specially organized computer games sessions. Cognitive function can possibly be trained in computer games.Computer games experience affects processes of thinking, decision making as well as multitasking and task-switching capability. Studies of connection between cognitive styles and computer games are also reviewed.

Sections: Review, analytical studies;

Received: 02/05/2014
Pages: 120-130

Keywords: cyberpsychology; cognitive psychology; computer games; gamers; attention; memory; cognitive control; multitasking; spatial thinking;

Available Online 31.12.2014

For citing this article:

Bogacheva N. V. (2014).Computer games and cognitive specifics of gamers. The Moscow University Psychology Bulletin.Series 14.Psychology,4,120-130