The effects of video game playing on attention, memory, and executive control

publication

Author: 

Boot, W. R.
Kramer, A. F.
Simons, D. J.
Fabiani, M.
Gratton, G.

Citation: 

Boot, W. R., Kramer, A. F., Simons, D. J., Fabiani, M., & Gratton, G. (2008). The effects of video game playing on attention, memory, and executive control. Acta Psychologica, 129(3), 387-398.

Keywords: 

  • attention
  • executive function
  • first-person shooter
  • macintosh
  • males
  • memory
  • pc
  • puzzle
  • strategy
  • young adults

Health Topic: 

  • Cognition

Target Population: 

  • Young Adults

Game Platform: 

  • Computer

Publication Type: 

  • Journal Article

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