Why do boys like video games better than girls?

Science shows that the part of the brain associated with reward is more stimulated in men than women, during video game play. Hence men are more likely to become addicted. Does this also imply that men enjoy them more than girls? Perhaps but not proven.

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2023-11-10 16:34:18

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What happens to your brain when you play a lot of video games?
Excessive video game use can lead to the brain being revved up in a constant state of hyperarousal. Hyperarousal looks different for each person. It can include difficulties with paying attention, managing emotions, controlling impulses, following directions and tolerating frustration.
2024-02-14 22:55:04

Can video games cause trauma?
PTSD Symptoms
Heavy exposure to violent video games can lead people to see the world as more dangerous, to be more fearful, and initiate more self-protective behaviors such as carrying guns (Anderson and Gentile, 2014).
2024-02-07 16:09:17

Do boys play more video games than girls?
There are some differences in terms of genre preferences but as a whole, female gaming audiences in the United States are just as engaged as their male counterparts.
2023-12-24 01:18:28

Is it good to play video games when depressed?
Mental health recovery.
Video games can act as distractions from pain and psychological trauma. Video games can also help people who are dealing with mental disorders like anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
2023-06-21 09:42:15

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