answersLogoWhite

0

That's an interesting question. The answer is no, they don't, but they can have other effects:

  • The brains of adolescents that spent a lot of time playing Video Games showed greater cortical thickness in two brain areas. (Cortical thickness is good... it means greater brain density, like you are exercising that part of your brain.) That might mean that video games can improve the brain in certain ways. Other people argue that the studies only mean that other areas of the brain will remain underdeveloped. There is no way to know that because we don't know if the lack of video games would have led individuals to other brain-enhancing activities, or if the people who like video games would have chosen similar activities whether video games existed or not.
  • Violent video games have been shown to desensitize people in some ways to real violence.
  • Video games can help with depression and have been shown to help stroke victims recover.
  • Video games, like many other activities, can be abused and become an addiction. Like other addictions, certain people seem more susceptible. Monitoring your gameplay and making sure that it isn't interfering with real world responsibilities is imperative.
  • Video games can be quite effective in simulating real-world experiences. Learning how to do something difficult or how to figure things out can be learned, often in an enjoyable way, through video games. For instance, teenage gamers were better at virtual surgery than actual medical residents in one study. Video game instruction also helped dyslexic kids read better.
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How does video games kill brain cells?

Video games do not kill brain cells. Radiation and toxic substances such as alcohol kill brain cells. Video games are however one of the leading causes of lethargy, obesity, carpal tunnel syndrome and more. These however are not caused by video games but by the weak mental fortitude of many whom play them for too long without proper rest, exercise and proper dietary intake.


Can violent video games damage your brain?

No, violent video games have not been proven to kill brain cells any faster than they normally die off.


What is the negative impact of video games on people?

Playing video games all the time can kill your brain cells. It can also cause things to happen with your eyes because of all the colorful graphics.


Why are there characters from gears of war in lost planet 2?

Video games are stupid and kill brain cells. You waist you whole life playing worthless games that give you nothing in return.


How would you use your brain to it's full potential Wouldn't you love to have a brain that can process 1000 thoughts per second Feel brain dead and can't use it at all - depressed video-vistigioful?

Reading helps expand the brain and video games kill your brain cells. So you do the math.


Does cheese kill brain cells?

no cheese does not kill brain cells


Why are video games addictive?

People probably imagine the game is real life, and they let the game go to their head. I know I do! And they are geeks loool and they have nothing else better to do than make games to kill brain cells


Do video games kill your brains cells?

No they do not. They do have addictive qualities though, which can be unhealthy.


Does ink kill brain cells?

Ink does not directly kill brain cells. However, the metals and toxins in ink can kill brain and other cells and is not good for the body or your health as a whole.


Does alcohol kill brain neutrons?

Alcohol does not kill brain cells.


Can tv kill your brain cells?

No, but it can lead to your brain cells weakening.


Can hairspray kill your brain cells?

yes hairspray does kill brain sells

Trending Questions
What is professional therapy? How can a guy say he loves you one day then the next day say he hates you and how can he say he loves you when all he wants to do is accuse you then argue with you over nonsense? What does He who posses much silver may be happy But he who has nothing at all can sleep at night mean? Do you have to mix castor oil with juice or can you drink it straight? What are the treatments for hypercalcemia? Why is nutrolin -b give? Did truth university real? How does anthropometry affects ergonomics? Where to take shrooms? Someone who takes over temporarily for the regular person? Why do you need to take care of your health? Can lyrica make you sick from heat? Can you give me example of uncompetitive inhibitor? Should a person receive a laceration on his palm a what should be used? Why does my girlfriend not think my body is attractive she says I'm to skinny and I eat much less than she does I'm muscular and I'm 17 but she doesn't think so and she straightup tells me I'm gross? Do all guys love the girl ride on them or they prefer different bf loves it when am on top even ex bf if u prefer when the girl on top why? Who is more likely to get in trouble a girl or a boy? What can HIV be transmitted by? If a guy told u zat he told a girl b4 zat he likes her bt it happened zat she doesnt like him n told u zat he wont do it again unless hes sure that she likes him..is he givin u hints that he likes u? Is it normal for a female to spot two days before her period?