What do you think about the article, “Study Examines Attention Effects of Video Games”?
Frequently, video games are cited as major factors in contributing to the prevalence of Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD, among modern adolescents. Issues in behavior and attention span, both within an educational and a family setting, are often linked to the abundance of video games that today’s young people increasingly play, and such links have met with skepticism and support alike throughout the mental health communities. While the suggestion that a single activity or outside product such as a video game could be responsible for the manifestation of a complex mental health issue is thought by some to be dubious, others suggest that the frequency with which young people play video games may render the responsibility possible. Adding its weight to the debate, a recent study performed at Iowa State University has examined the effects of frequent video game use on two types of attention-related behavior, termed as “gearing up” and “just in time.” The former type of attention is descr
