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Mom, let me play more computer games: They improve my mental rotation skills

Author/s:

Cherney, I. D.

Citation:

Cherney, I. D. (2008). Mom, let me play more computer games: They improve my mental rotation skills. Sex Roles, 59(11-12), 776-786.


Keywords:

2d; 3d; brain; gender; pc; puzzle; racing; strategy; visual-spatial; young adults

Health Topic:

Brain; Cognition

Target Population:

Young Adults

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Effects of video games on the adverse corollaries of chemotherapy in pediatric oncology patients: A single-case analysis

Author/s:

Kolko, D. J. ; Rickard-Figueroa, J. L.

Citation:

Kolko, D. J., & Rickard-Figueroa, J. L. (1985). Effects of video games on the adverse corollaries of chemotherapy in pediatric oncology patients: A single-case analysis. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 53(2), 223-228.

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Cognitive socialization by computer games in two cultures: Inductive discovery or mastery of an iconic code?

Author/s:

Camaioni, L. ; Ercolani, P. ; Greenfield, P. M. ; Lauber, B. A. ; Perucchini, P.; Weiss, L.

Citation:

Greenfield, P. M., Camaioni, L., Ercolani, P., Weiss, L., Lauber, B. A., & Perucchini, P. (1994). Cognitive socialization by computer games in two cultures: Inductive discovery or mastery of an iconic code?Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 15(1), 59-85.


Keywords:

learning; pc; students

Health Topic:

Cognition

Target Population:

Young Adults

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Impact of singular excessive computer game and television exposure on sleep patterns and memory performance of school-aged children

Author/s:

Bruns, T. ; Dworak, M. ; Schierl, T. ; Struder, H. K.

Citation:

Dworak, M., Schierl, T., Bruns, T., & Struder, H. K. (2007). Impact of singular excessive computer game and television exposure on sleep patterns and memory performance of school-aged children. Pediatrics, 120(5), 978-985.


Keywords:

attention; children; game; game play; learning; memory; pediatric health; students; television

Health Topic:

Cognition; Sleep

Target Population:

Children

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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The Sony Playstation II EyeToy: Low-cost virtual reality for use in rehabilitation

Author/s:

Kizony, R. ; Rand, D. ; Weiss, P. T.

Citation:

Rand, D., Kizony, R., & Weiss, P. T. (2008). The Sony Playstation II EyeToy: Low-cost virtual reality for use in rehabilitation. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 32(4), 155-163.

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The health benefits of interactive video game exercise

Author/s:

Bredin, S. S. ; Esch, B. T. ; Horita, L. T. ; Rhodes, R. E.; Scott, J. M. ; Warburton, D. E. ; Zbogar, D.

Citation:

Warburton, D. E., Bredin, S. S., Horita, L. T., Zbogar, D., Scott, J. M., Esch, B. T., & Rhodes, R. E. (2007). The health benefits of interactive video game exercise. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 32(4), 655-663.

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Differences in eye-hand motor coordination of video-game users and non-users

Author/s:

Bailey, J. R.; Gibb, G. D. ; Griffith, J. L. ; Voloschin, P.

Citation:

Griffith, J. L., Voloschin, P., Gibb, G. D., & Bailey, J. R. (1983). Differences in eye-hand motor coordination of video-game users and non-users. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 57(1), 155-158.


Keywords:

adults; attention; coordination; motor skills

Health Topic:

Cognition

Target Population:

Adults

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Rethinking transfer: A simple proposal with multiple implications

Author/s:

Bransford, J. D. ; Schwartz, D. L.

Citation:

Bransford, J. D., & Schwartz, D. L. (1999). Rethinking transfer: A simple proposal with multiple implications. Review of Research in Education, 24,61-100.


Keywords:

educational; learning; memory

Health Topic:

Cognition

Target Population:

General Audience

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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