In this article we learn how playing an
action video game, even for a relatively short time causes differences in the
brain. From this article we learn that there are many differences between
people who play video games and people who avoid them. They showed significant
changes in the brainwaves. Many tests have shows that the action in video games
can improve selective visual attention and the ability to quickly detect and
identify targets in cluttered backgrounds.
I found this article interesting even though I don't play video games
because it shows how the games can improve some of your relfexes and can make
some of your skills sharper.
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My classmate Rebecca Dubinski wrote a review based on an article about video games. Unfortunately, her review left me somewhat underwhelmed. Starting with the positives, Rebecca seemed to spell everything correctly. Incorrect spelling can be a huge annoyance when reading an article, and can confuse the reader. Secondly, Rebecca made sure to get her point across incredibly quickly. Though this may have been due to a lack of background information, i found myself done with her review in about a minute, knowing that video games do help particular reflexes. Finally, Rebecca finished with an honest conclusion, in stating that her lack of experience did not take from the fact that she learned a thing or two about why video games can be helpful for the brain.
ReplyDeleteThere were a few things Rebecca could have improved upon. Firstly, there was no background information given on the experiment. While this allowed for Rebecca to come to a point quickly, I was left unsure of how she could even reach such a conclusion. Secondly, I wished she had explained the benefits of these improvements in the brain. Sure, changes in the brainwaves sound cool, but what does it all mean, and why will I benefit from any of it. Thirdly, her conclusion lasted for one sentence. She was honest in her admission that she didn't play games, and explained video games' great effects on the brain, but failed to explain why these findings will change the world and/or if she sees video games in a new light. Fourth, Rebecca's review lacked any explanation of key terms. What is a brainwave? Finally, what types of video games provide these sorts of benefits, and how long should I play them before? I was unsure of which spectra of gaming Rebecca's experiment covered.
I was previously aware that video games were rumored to be good for your eyes, but never knew that they could be good for other parts of your brain as well, and feel that this will have an effect on the attitude of some parent show might otherwise not condone the playing of video games.
I read the review by my classmate, Rebecca Dubinski, on how action video games change our brains. Although Rebecca’s review is a bit short, it did have some positives. Rebecca made her review easy to read and there were very few mistakes, which ruin a reading experience. Her review was clean and was not hard to understand. I did like how Rebecca admitted that although she does not play video games, she did learn that the action games help with particular reflexes. Finally I like how Rebecca was extremely to the point. She did not try to make her review fancy with confusing words, but decided to make sure that we knew what the point of her review was.
ReplyDeleteRebecca could have improved a few things in her review. I think that the review was too short and there was very little info on the experiment itself. Rebecca really just stated obvious facts about the experiment. I really hoped that she would have explained what went on in the experiment that explains how the games help our brains. Secondly I wish that Rebecca could have explained how these video games affect our brains. What goes on in the brain when someone is playing an action game? She did not really say anything that related to science, and that left me really annoyed. Thirdly, I don’t understand why her conclusion was simply one sentence. I don’t think it is possible to conclude your thoughts in a short sentence of 8-10 words. I really think that Rebecca dropped the ball on that one.
Before I read this article I really didn’t know that videogames had a positive aspect to them besides overall enjoyment. My parents are always telling me to leave my videogames alone, but this review can give me a comeback to when my parents tell me to do my work instead of playing video games. I think Rebecca did a good job reviewing this article.
My peer Rebecca reviewed an article that talks about how people who play video games' brains compare to those who do not play video games. While it was an eye-catching article for myself, considering I am a fan of video games, I was a bit disappointed due to a couple of reasons. But, to start off, I'll talk about some of the positives of this review. For example, Rebecca did a nice job of getting her point across without confusing the reader. She also was able to use simple language to further help the reader understand what the article was all about. Lastly, I liked that Rebecca was honest with the reader and was able to admit that, while she has no experience with video games, she found this article to be an interesting read and decided to share her thoughts on it.
ReplyDeleteNow there were a decent amount of ways to improve this review. For example, I found this review to be rather short, and there was a lack of background information that, after reading the article itself, could've easily been added. Next, Rebecca did a great job getting her point across, but didn't talk at all about what the importance of this article is and how can it relate to the reader.
I've been told countless times how bad video games are for you in every way possible, and while I didn't really believe those rumors in the first place, I'm glad to know that there is some scientific proof that video game players do gain from their experiences playing in some ways.
The review that my classmate Rebecca Dubinski wrote about the action game changes the brains was interesting article I enjoyed her reviews. My mother also told me that action games and all kind of internet games changes the functions of the brains. I didn’t know that there is a big way to identify how people are different from playing games and avoiding the game. I don’t play video game but it was very interesting to know how people changes with playing game or avoiding games. I think she should improve on writing how scientists identify the difference and secondly she should give us more examples how they are different. What thing would affect them later in the life. Lastly she should give us the background of this experiment. From this review although I don’t play video games later in the life when I have kids I would not let them play video games like my mother didn’t let me.
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