Posts Tagged: Gaming Disorder

Psychology Update — Just How Bad Is “Gaming Addiction”?

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TITLE Just How Bad Is “Gaming Addiction”? With recent global recognition, what do we really know about gaming addiction?   DESCRIPTION Is gaming necessarily bad?  Of course not!  “For vulnerable individuals, (such as those with a genetic predisposition, co-occurring mental illness, history of trauma, or early exposure to gaming), the rewarding nature of gaming can… Read more »

Psychology Update — ‘Gaming Disorder’ Is Now an Official Medical Condition, According to the WHO

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  THIS IS A BONUS “BEST OF PRESENTATION” OF FALL 2019 TITLE ‘Gaming Disorder’ Is Now an Official Medical Condition, According to the WHO   DESCRIPTION This article will engage the class and stimulate a good discussion of “gaming disorder.  “According to the new definition, gaming behavior shifts into a disorder when it takes precedence… Read more »