December 4, 2013

Video Games Beneficial To Youth




[From article]
To many it might seem counter-intuitive, but researchers have found that playing video games – including violent shooter titles – may boost children’s learning, health and social skills.
This conclusion comes from a review of studies into the influence of video games that will be published in the American Psychological Association’s flagship journal, American Psychologist.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2513832/Study-finds-video-games-good-mental-health.html

Video games are GOOD for you: Even violent shoot-em-ups boost learning, health and social skills, finds study
Findings published in the prestigious journal American Psychologist
Authors say findings have 'critical implications for education'
Other benefits include improved reasoning, a sharper memory and lower anxiety levels
By TED THORNHILL
Daily Mail (UK)
PUBLISHED: 09:50 EST, 26 November 2013 | UPDATED: 11:04 EST, 26 November 2013

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