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Multimedia interfaces for users with high functioning autism: An empirical investigation

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Grynszpan, O. ; Martin, J. C. ; Nadel, J.

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Grynszpan, O., Martin, J. C., & Nadel, J. (2008). Multimedia interfaces for users with high functioning autism: An empirical investigation.International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 66(8), 628-639.

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adolescents; asperger syndrome; autism; educational; emotions; learning; pc; teens; training; tweens

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Pre-Teens; Teens

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Inhibition, ADHD, and computer games: The inhibitory performance of children with adhd on computerized tasks and games

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Grayson, A. ; Lewis, V.; Shaw, R.

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Shaw, R., Grayson, A., & Lewis, V. (2009). Inhibition, ADHD, and computer games: The inhibitory performance of children with adhd on computerized tasks and games. Journal of Attention Disorders, 8(4), 160-168.

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adhd; attention; children; inhibition; pc; playstation; teens; tweens

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Behavior and Personality; Disorders and Disabilities

Target Population:

Children; Pre-Teens; Teens

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Journal Article

Using computers for the treatment of psychological problems

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Lawrence, G. H.

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Lawrence, G. H. (1986). Using computers for the treatment of psychological problems. Computers in Human Behavior, 2(1), 43-62.

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computer-assisted instruction; ehealth; elearning; emotions; patients; theory; therapy

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Behavior and Personality; Cognition; Mental Health

Target Population:

General Audience

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Journal Article

Computer games: A double-edged sword?

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Bao, M. ; Chen, X. C. ; Ma, N. ; Sun, D. L. ; Zhang, D. R.

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Sun, D. L., Ma, N., Bao, M., Chen, X. C., & Zhang, D. R. (2008). Computer games: A double-edged sword?Cyberpsychology and Behavior, 11(5), 545-548.

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addiction; attention; males; perceptions; physiology; students; young adults

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Behavior and Personality; Cognition; Social Issues and Skills

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Young Adults

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Journal Article

Sex difference in testosterone response to a video game contest

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Edelbrock, S.; Mazur, A. ; Susman, E. J.

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Mazur, A., Susman, E. J., & Edelbrock, S. (1997). Sex difference in testosterone response to a video game contest. Evolution and Human Behavior, 18(5), 317-326.

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adults; cortisol; gender; sports; tv scoreboard; young adults

Health Topic:

Behavior and Personality

Target Population:

Adults; Young Adults

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Journal Article

Acute wiiitis

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Bonis, J.

Citation:

Bonis, J. (2007). Acute wiiitis. The New England Journal of Medicine, 356(23), 2431-2432.

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adults; exergame; males; nintendo wii; physical activity; tendonitis

Health Topic:

Bone and Joint Problems; Exercise and Fitness

Target Population:

Adults

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Journal Article

Emotional response patterns and sense of presence during video games: Potential criterion variables for game design

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Holopainen, J. ; Jarvinan, A.; Laami, J. ; Ravaja, N. ; Saari, T. ; Salminen, M.

Citation:

Ravaja, N., Salminen, M., Holopainen, J., Saari, T., Laarni, J., & Järvinen, A. (2004). Emotional response patterns and sense of presence during video games: Potential criterion variables for game design. In Proceedings of the Third Nordic Conference on Human-Computer interaction (Tampere, Finland, October 23 - 27, 2004). NordiCHI '04, vol. 82. New York, NY: ACM.

Toward a theory of intrinsically motivating instruction

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Malone, T. W.

Citation:

Malone, T. W. (1981). Toward a theory of intrinsically motivating instruction. Cognitive Science, 5(4), 333-369.

Keywords:

children; educational; elearning; game play; learning; macintosh; motivation; pc; theory

Health Topic:

Behavior and Personality; Cognition

Target Population:

Children

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Journal Article

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Using computers for the treatment of psychological problems

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Acute wiiitis

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