The fear you experience playing video games is real, and you enjoy it

With the advent of video games, a frequently asked question has been whether we get as engrossed in them emotionally as we do when we see a scary movie. The answer is yes and many game players enjoy the fear caused by the zombies, disfigured humans and darkness they often encounter, the researchers found.

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June 29, 2015 | Categories: Psychology, Technology | Tags: audiovisual media, behavior, behavioral science, coping, mass media, Mental Health Stuff, neurobiology, neurology, peer reviewed, phobias, science | 2 Comments