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Memory for goblins: A computer game for assessing and training working memory skill

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Ryan, E. B.

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Ryan, E. B. (1994). Memory for goblins: A computer game for assessing and training working memory skill. Computers in Human Services, 11(1-2), 213-217.

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adults; brain; educational; learning; memory; pc; seniors; training

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Brain; Cognition

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Adults; Seniors

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A video game improves behavioral outcomes in adolescents and young adults with cancer: A randomized trial

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Bradlyn, A. S. ; Cole, S. W. ; Kato, P. M. ; Pollock, B. H.

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Kato, P. M., Cole, S. W., Bradlyn, A. S., & Pollock, B. H. (2008). A video game improves behavioral outcomes in adolescents and young adults with cancer: A randomized trial. Pediatrics, 122(2), E305-E317.

Developmental differences at play: Children's selective attention and performance video games

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Blumberg, F. C.

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Blumberg, F. C. (1998). Developmental differences at play: Children's selective attention and performance video games. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 19(4), 615-624.

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attention; children; game play; learning; motivation; sega game gear; young children

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Cognition

Target Population:

Children; Young Children

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Journal Article

Relationships between electronic game play, obesity, and psychosocial functioning in young men

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Tantleff-Dunn, S.; Wack, E.

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Wack, E., & Tantleff-Dunn, S. (2009). Relationships between electronic game play, obesity, and psychosocial functioning in young men. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 12(2), 241-244.

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anxiety; college students; coping; emotions; males; obesity; social gaming; young adults

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Cognition; Obesity and Weight Loss; Social Issues and Skills

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Young Adults

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Journal Article

The effect of video-game software in video-game epilepsy

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Ricci, S. ; Vigevano, F.

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Ricci, S., & Vigevano, F. (1999). The effect of video-game software in video-game epilepsy. Epilepsia, 40(4), 31-37.

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adults; children; epilepsy; perceptions; physiology; seizures; teens; tweens; young adults

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Brain; Disorders and Disabilities

Target Population:

General Audience

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Journal Article

The cardiovascular and metabolic responses to Wii Fit video game playing in middle-aged and older adults

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Borreson, L. A. ; Cable, K. ; Dalleck, L.C.; Guderian, B. ; Probst, M. A. ; Sletten, E. ; Stecker, T. P.

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Guderian, B., Borreson, L. A., Sletten, E., Cable, K., Stecker, T. P., Probst, M. A., et al. (2010). The cardiovascular and metabolic responses to Wii Fit video game playing in middle-aged and older adults. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 50(4), 436-442.

Can the mario bros. help? Nintendo games as an adjunct in psychotherapy with children

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Gardner, J. E.

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Gardner, J. E. (1991). Can the mario bros. help?: Nintendo games as an adjunct in psychotherapy with children. Psychotherapy, 28(4), 667-670.

Keywords:

children; game; game play; motor skills; pc; pediatric health; therapy

Health Topic:

Cognition; Mental Health

Target Population:

Children

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Journal Article

Games, motivation, and learning: A research and practice model

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Ahlers, R. ; Driskell, J. E.; Garris, R.

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Garris, R., Ahlers, R., & Driskell, J. E. (2002). Games, motivation, and learning: A research and practice model. Simulation & Gaming, 33(4), 441-467.

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design/development; educational; game play; learning; motivation; research; simulation; training; video game

Health Topic:

Cognition

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General Audience

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Journal Article

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Relationships between electronic game play, obesity, and psychosocial functioning in young men

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The effect of video-game software in video-game epilepsy

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The cardiovascular and metabolic responses to Wii Fit video game playing in middle-aged and older adults

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