Apr 28, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2022-2023 
    
Academic Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSY-618 Psychology of Video Games

4 semester credits
This course examines the role of psychological theory and research in video games and video game behavior. Discover what makes video games unique as a medium. Explore what attracts people to video games. Examine the beneficial and detrimental effects of video games. Examine whether video games are addictive. Explore the implications of virtual reality for game behavior.
Delivery Method: Online
Grading Default: Letter
Learning Outcome(s):  

  1. Evaluate psychological research on video games.
  2. Analyze video games from a psychological perspective.
  3. Understand the roles that video games play in your own life and in the lives of others.



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