• Question: You said that some computer games make you happy. Which ones, and how does it happen?

    Asked by 09stockwelll to Phil, Alessandro, Angela, Claudia, Marina on 18 Mar 2013. This question was also asked by evancauston13.
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      Phillip Wilkinson answered on 18 Mar 2013:


      Most games actually. Its a hobby of mine, and it really helps me to relax. Even really challenging games that are frustrating, there is a satisfaction when completing a really hard game. Love completing games with a friend though, its so much more fun than playing individually.

      From a neuroscience perspective (neuroscience is the study of specific parts of the brain and activity in these areas) games activate the ‘anterior cingulate’ also known as the pleasure center. This area activates whenever we are happy and enjoying ourselves and gaming is directly linked to it.

      What do you think though, do you play games? What do you find most enjoyable about them?

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