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BREAKING NEWS: WOW shrinks your brain!!!!!

exile01exile01 Member RarePosts: 1,089
edited November 2017 in World of Warcraft
The university of Ulm in Germany found out that playing World of Warcraft for just 6 weeks, 1h every day, will shrink the Volume of your Brain. To be exact, the orbifrontal Cortex sinks on Volume compared to non gamers. That part is mostly responsible for emotions and decisions making. The difference gets much bigger the longer you play.

not sure if you find any source in english but heres the link in german: 
http://www.uni-ulm.de/in/fakultaet/in-detailseiten/news-detail/article/online-computerspiele-veraendern-das-gehirn-auswirkungen-von-gaming-auf-den-orbitofrontalen-kortex/

edit" some found this offensive, take a chill pill. This probably applies to most mmos.
pantaroXarko

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  • ScorchienScorchien Member LegendaryPosts: 8,914
    Dont bring your feelings to Azeroth ...
  • anthony21690anthony21690 Member UncommonPosts: 119
    This was a pretty interesting post until you decided to call an entire demographic of players "special kind of snowflakes".  Thanks for the article, no thanks for being rude.
    exile01
  • ConstantineMerusConstantineMerus Member EpicPosts: 3,338
    What's why I turned into such a psychopath then, especially at such a cute age. 
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  • ianicusianicus Member UncommonPosts: 665
    remind us what you are doing here? lol Mods please shut down that obvious troll account.
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  • MoiraeMoirae Member RarePosts: 3,318
    I don't like wow but that's bullshit.
  • exile01exile01 Member RarePosts: 1,089
    edited November 2017
    This was a pretty interesting post until you decided to call an entire demographic of players "special kind of snowflakes".  Thanks for the article, no thanks for being rude.
    alright, i changed that.
  • Octagon7711Octagon7711 Member LegendaryPosts: 9,004
    Breakfast Topic For the Horde or the Alliance
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  • Octagon7711Octagon7711 Member LegendaryPosts: 9,004

    Video Games Boost Brain Power, Multitasking Skills

    Parents, the next time you fret that your child is wasting too much time playing video games, consider new research suggesting that video gaming may have real-world benefits for your child's developing brain.

    Daphne Bavelier is professor of brain and cognitive sciences at the University of Rochester. She studies young people playing action video games. Having now conducted more than 20 studies on the topic, Bavelier says, "It turns out that action video games are far from mindless."

    Her studies show that video gamers show improved skills in vision, attention and certain aspects of cognition. And these skills are not just gaming skills, but real-world skills. They perform better than non-gamers on certain tests of attention, speed, accuracy, vision and multitasking, says Bavelier.

    https://www.npr.org/2010/12/20/132077565/video-games-boost-brain-power-multitasking-skills

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  • DauzqulDauzqul Member RarePosts: 1,982
    Most people watch TV at least 1 hr per day. There is far more decision making when it comes to the TV...
    francis_baudGorwe
  • exile01exile01 Member RarePosts: 1,089
    edited November 2017

    Video Games Boost Brain Power, Multitasking Skills

    Parents, the next time you fret that your child is wasting too much time playing video games, consider new research suggesting that video gaming may have real-world benefits for your child's developing brain.

    Daphne Bavelier is professor of brain and cognitive sciences at the University of Rochester. She studies young people playing action video games. Having now conducted more than 20 studies on the topic, Bavelier says, "It turns out that action video games are far from mindless."

    Her studies show that video gamers show improved skills in vision, attention and certain aspects of cognition. And these skills are not just gaming skills, but real-world skills. They perform better than non-gamers on certain tests of attention, speed, accuracy, vision and multitasking, says Bavelier.

    https://www.npr.org/2010/12/20/132077565/video-games-boost-brain-power-multitasking-skills

    this seem not to apply for MMOs, wich are most times linear, handhold and not complex to play. Every shooter needs probably more brain activity then MMOs.
    Probably MOBAS are the most enhancing out of all games.
    deniter
  • Octagon7711Octagon7711 Member LegendaryPosts: 9,004
    OK, here's one for MMO's.  Their are lots of positive studies out there.

    Can playing WoW improve your brain power?

    Can playing World of Warcraft maintain or improve your brain power? When it comes to specifics like improving cognitive function, there really haven't been many significant, sizeable research studies that can put hard numbers on the line. WoW player and early onset Alzheimer's disease sufferer Bill Craig would certainly attest to the power of gaming in maintaining brain function -- he's living proof that WoW can be a vital part of a brain-healthy regimen to stretch and maintain cognitive function. (If you haven't already read Bill's story, you owe it yourself to follow that link. It'll make your day.)

    So when news of a fresh research project looking at WoW's effects on cognitive abilities in older players started making the rounds in the national media, Bill was one of the first to ping us with an excited email. "Tell us something we didn't already know, right, Lisa?" he crowed. "Guess I might be called a 'pioneer' of sorts, huh?" Indeed, Bill, you're totally my hero -- and look out, because it looks like the scientific world is starting to catch on and catch up to our secrets.

    This week, WoW Insider interviews Dr. Jason Allaire at North Carolina State University, who co-authored the recent study showing that playing WoWcan boost certain cognitive functions in older adults. Himself a former WoW player and long-time MMO player, Dr. Allaire shares a gaming-filtered view of how his research and WoW interrelate to show that indeed, World of Warcraft can be good for your brain.
    https://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/can-playing-wow-improve-your-brain-power/

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  • exile01exile01 Member RarePosts: 1,089
    Octagon7711 said:
    OK, here's one for MMO's.  Their are lots of positive studies out there.

    Can playing WoW improve your brain power?

    Can playing World of Warcraft maintain or improve your brain power? When it comes to specifics like improving cognitive function, there really haven't been many significant, sizeable research studies that can put hard numbers on the line. WoW player and early onset Alzheimer's disease sufferer Bill Craig would certainly attest to the power of gaming in maintaining brain function -- he's living proof that WoW can be a vital part of a brain-healthy regimen to stretch and maintain cognitive function. (If you haven't already read Bill's story, you owe it yourself to follow that link. It'll make your day.)

    So when news of a fresh research project looking at WoW's effects on cognitive abilities in older players started making the rounds in the national media, Bill was one of the first to ping us with an excited email. "Tell us something we didn't already know, right, Lisa?" he crowed. "Guess I might be called a 'pioneer' of sorts, huh?" Indeed, Bill, you're totally my hero -- and look out, because it looks like the scientific world is starting to catch on and catch up to our secrets.

    This week, WoW Insider interviews Dr. Jason Allaire at North Carolina State University, who co-authored the recent study showing that playing WoWcan boost certain cognitive functions in older adults. Himself a former WoW player and long-time MMO player, Dr. Allaire shares a gaming-filtered view of how his research and WoW interrelate to show that indeed, World of Warcraft can be good for your brain.
    https://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/can-playing-wow-improve-your-brain-power/
    What did you expect from a guy that plays WoW himself? This study doesnt tell how long or how those things were measured. At least in the study of University of Ulm, they have proven it.
    ByrgenarHofenTheScavenger
  • ByrgenarHofenByrgenarHofen Member UncommonPosts: 55
    exile01 said:
    OK, here's one for MMO's.  Their are lots of positive studies out there.

    Can playing WoW improve your brain power?

    Can playing World of Warcraft maintain or improve your brain power? When it comes to specifics like improving cognitive function, there really haven't been many significant, sizeable research studies that can put hard numbers on the line. WoW player and early onset Alzheimer's disease sufferer Bill Craig would certainly attest to the power of gaming in maintaining brain function -- he's living proof that WoW can be a vital part of a brain-healthy regimen to stretch and maintain cognitive function. (If you haven't already read Bill's story, you owe it yourself to follow that link. It'll make your day.)

    So when news of a fresh research project looking at WoW's effects on cognitive abilities in older players started making the rounds in the national media, Bill was one of the first to ping us with an excited email. "Tell us something we didn't already know, right, Lisa?" he crowed. "Guess I might be called a 'pioneer' of sorts, huh?" Indeed, Bill, you're totally my hero -- and look out, because it looks like the scientific world is starting to catch on and catch up to our secrets.

    This week, WoW Insider interviews Dr. Jason Allaire at North Carolina State University, who co-authored the recent study showing that playing WoWcan boost certain cognitive functions in older adults. Himself a former WoW player and long-time MMO player, Dr. Allaire shares a gaming-filtered view of how his research and WoW interrelate to show that indeed, World of Warcraft can be good for your brain.
    https://www.engadget.com/2012/03/29/can-playing-wow-improve-your-brain-power/
    What did you expect from a guy that plays WoW himself? This study doesnt tell how long or how those things were measured. At least in the study of University of Ulm, they have proven it.
    Case of "my study is valid, your study is not, because I say so" lol

    What exactly did they prove? taken from the link you gave:

    The observed reduction could be associated with poorer emotion regulation and decision making

    See how they only say "could be", they do not say "definitely is", so they have proven nothing really.

    Also, one thing that stood out to me from the same link:
    In addition, this fantasy game is considered by critics to be particularly relevant in terms of computer gambling addiction

    But they give no sources for this, so where do they get this information from?
  • HyperpsycrowHyperpsycrow Member RarePosts: 954
    Ich bist eine berliner XD




  • ByrgenarHofenByrgenarHofen Member UncommonPosts: 55
    Actually, the study linked in the OP should be completely ignored anyway.

    The study is lacking a neutral viewpoint.

    They already had a negative bias towards WoW when they started, hence the "In addition, this fantasy game is considered by critics to be particularly relevant in terms of computer gambling addiction" statement.

    Not a neutral start, or a neutral reason to use WoW for the study.


  • Sid_ViciousSid_Vicious Member RarePosts: 2,177
    TV rots the brain more than WoW probably... people look the other way for that all too often.

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  • exile01exile01 Member RarePosts: 1,089
    ByrgenarHofen said:
    Actually, the study linked in the OP should be completely ignored anyway.

    The study is lacking a neutral viewpoint.

    They already had a negative bias towards WoW when they started, hence the "In addition, this fantasy game is considered by critics to be particularly relevant in terms of computer gambling addiction" statement.

    Not a neutral start, or a neutral reason to use WoW for the study.


    ehm, they gave the reason why WoW was choosen, because its the most played MMO in the world, so it is a good indicator and since all mmos after WoW tried to copy wows success it is reasonable. Its been discussed to death, that wow added the skinner box on purpose and worked with institutions of psychologie how to make people stick to their game= get them addicted. This should be basic knowledge.
    TheScavenger
  • ArchlyteArchlyte Member RarePosts: 1,405
    Makes sense. The game is so dumbed-down and simplified. 
    MMORPG players are often like Hobbits: They don't like Adventures
  • ByrgenarHofenByrgenarHofen Member UncommonPosts: 55
    exile01 said:
    ehm, they gave the reason why WoW was choosen, because its the most played MMO in the world
    What they actually say is:
    For the game "World of Warcraft", the researchers decided mainly because of the widespread and high profile. "In addition, this fantasy game is considered by critics to be particularly relevant in terms of computer gambling addiction.

    Do you know what negative connotation means? if not, look it up.

    Think of "computer gambling addiction", and does that mean something positive, or negative to you?

    That is how they went into the study, with a negative bias, looking for a negative result, so of course that is what they found.
  • ByrgenarHofenByrgenarHofen Member UncommonPosts: 55
    exile01 said:
    Its been discussed to death, that wow added the skinner box on purpose and worked with institutions of psychologie how to make people stick to their game= get them addicted. This should be basic knowledge.
    All I can say is lol, and leave you with this:

    When people complain about games being Skinner boxes because their use of variable reinforcement schedules creates a more persistent behaviour, they are simply saying that we enjoy playing games. This is all 'enjoyment' is - it's choosing to engage in a behaviour over another behaviour. In other words, all games are Skinner boxes. All games are artificial environments that use variable reinforcement schedules. What fun would a game be where every response was rewarded?

    exile01
  • DarkswormDarksworm Member RarePosts: 1,081
    exile01 said:

    Video Games Boost Brain Power, Multitasking Skills

    Parents, the next time you fret that your child is wasting too much time playing video games, consider new research suggesting that video gaming may have real-world benefits for your child's developing brain.

    Daphne Bavelier is professor of brain and cognitive sciences at the University of Rochester. She studies young people playing action video games. Having now conducted more than 20 studies on the topic, Bavelier says, "It turns out that action video games are far from mindless."

    Her studies show that video gamers show improved skills in vision, attention and certain aspects of cognition. And these skills are not just gaming skills, but real-world skills. They perform better than non-gamers on certain tests of attention, speed, accuracy, vision and multitasking, says Bavelier.

    https://www.npr.org/2010/12/20/132077565/video-games-boost-brain-power-multitasking-skills

    this seem not to apply for MMOs, wich are most times linear, handhold and not complex to play. Every shooter needs probably more brain activity then MMOs.
    Probably MOBAS are the most enhancing out of all games.

    Says the non-mythic raider who never PvPs at a competitive level.
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    When CPUs get smaller architecture it is considered more powerful!
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