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   Duffman, 20 Aug 2001 @ 12:52pm

   
   

   Comment from elsewhere...

   Slashdot, I think. What about playing RPGs? Or, even better, puzzle games, such as Myst, Raven, and the like - I think harder when playing those games than I do sitting in class. Is playing puzzle games more beneficial to me than going to classes. Pleeeeease say yes.

   Though, according to the article, (...the frontal lobe, which continues to develop in humans until the age of about 20...), everyone older than 20 is OK for as much video gaming as they can handle - they've already got as much self control as they're ever going to get. ;>

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   Allison Marritty, 5 Jan 2002 @ 3:18pm

   
   

   confirming studies on video computer games

   DR. Robert Officcly of Rutgers Uni. N Brunwich NJ

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   Allison Marritty, 5 Jan 2002 @ 3:23pm

   
   

   confirming studies on video computer games

   DR. Robert Officcly of Rutgers Uni. N Brunwich NJ
   has been studying computer video games since 1993, he has conclusive evidence and documentation that the mind slows in retards in development at an age of less than 17 if exposed to the use of most computer video games.
   He has been critical in helping six plaintiffs secure out of court settlements on more than 18.5 million in actions bought against developers and distributors of the related computervideo games.
   
   thank for your interest in this important but overlooked social issue
   
   Sincerely,
   
   Allison Marritty, Phd. Edu.
   CFP, CCL, CCD, DDB, DSD, MD,

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   Robby, 1 Nov 2007 @ 9:44pm

   
   

   An absurd argument

   I have been consistently gaming since the days of atari to the present xbox 360. I consider myself "hardcore" within the gaming community and invest a considerable amount of time in my hobby. I am also attending college to earn my degree in psychology. I assure you that if gaming was going to stunt anyones mental growth it would have stunted mine, but I believe I benefitted greatly from my experiences. Gaming helps develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, situational awareness, focus, compassion, empathy, hand-eye coordination and motor skills to hit on a few points. Do not look at the single dimention portrayed by the media of gaming. Research it for yourself with an unbias eye and see the benefits. Not the mental stunting of todays youth.

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