Causation

= Causation (WHY IS THE ADDICTION LIKE THIS) =

29/05/2011 Alejandro Varela

=Synthesis:=

=We analyse this key concept and with all we have investigate, we think this is the summary:= =The addiction of kids tho video games it is like this because when they play a game, and they like it, htey play it more and more and more until they become addicted. The things that makes video games so addictive are:= =__**The high score:**__ when you play a game, you want to beat the high score. If you didn't got it the first time, you try the second and if you could't you try another time and another and anothed and you can keep playin a game for hours trying to beat the high score.= =__**Beating the game**__: is very similar to trying to beat the high score, if you don't got it the first time, you try and try and try and you stay many hours playing.=

=This two things are the most characteristic things that make video games so addictive.=

==What is video game addiction? Are video games addictive? Are you a video game addict? Video game addiction is often referred to as video game overuse, a compulsive or excessive use of computer games and/or video games. Video game addicts are believed to exhibit the same psychological addictive behaviors as gambling addiction, often described as an impulse control disorder.==



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BY:JUAN DIEGO BARBOSA ORTIZ. 27/5/11.

24/05/2011 ALEJANDRO VARELA



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23/05/2011 ALEJANDRO VARELA

You may ask this question: __**what makes video games addictive?**__

Whether you've tried out the latest edition of Grand Theft Auto or haven't played a video game since PacMan, the high score is one of the most easily recognizable hooks. Trying to beat the high score (even if the player is trying to beat his own score) can keep a player playing for hours.
 * **The High Score**

This "hook" isn't used in online role-playing games, but is found in nearly every gaming system. The desire to beat the game is fed as a player "levels up," or finds the next hidden clue.
 * Beating the Game**

Role-playing games allow players to do more than just play - they get to actually create the characters in the game and embark on an adventure that's somewhat unique to that character. Consequently, there's an emotional attachment to the character, and the story makes it much harder to stop playing.
 * Role-Playing**

The exploration or discovery tactic is most often used in role-playing games. One of the most popular online games currently is World of Warcraft, and a good portion of the game is spent exploring imaginary worlds. This thrill of discovery (even of places that don't really exist) can be extremely compelling.
 * Discovery**

Again, this is primarily an online "hook." Online role-playing games allow people to build relationships with other players. For some kids, this online community becomes the place where they're most accepted, which draws them back again and again.
 * Relationships**

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22/05/2011 ALEJANDRO VARELA

LOOK THIS IMPACTANT VIDEO OF A CHILD THAT GOT CRAZY WHEN HIS PARENTS DIDN'T LET HIM PLAY A VIDEO GAME NAMED "WORLD OF WARCRAFT". BE SURE YOU __**NEVER EVER EVER EVER**__DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS: []

20/05/2011 ALEJANDRO VARELA

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==This graph shows the percentage of kids in Ottawa and Ontario that spend several hours in front of a screen; either playing video games, watching TV or doing something in the computer. This increase the possibility of overweight and obesity in the kids. The recommended time that Ottawan and Ontarian kids should have for doing exercise a day is 60 minutes (1 hour). ==

If you want to see more about this issue you may click here: [|http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/health/statistics/osduhs/physical_activity_]

=17/05/2011= ALEJANDRO VARELA = FINDING OUT = = IT IS LIKE THIS BECAUSE EVERY YEAR, COMPANIES MAKE A NEW GAMES, THAT IS MORE REALISTIC, AND BECAUSE OF THAT, KIDS GET ADDICTED TO THAT VIDEO GAME. ALSO, THAT GAME IS MORE GOOD THAN OTHER ONES, AND THAT IS ANOTHER REASON. =

15/05/2011 Alejandro Varela Newspaper El Tiempo, Sunday 1st of May 2011.

I read an article in El Tiempo that is about addiction to video games. This article says that the addiction to technology is arriving to school. Miguel Bettin, director of “Fundacion Creser” says that “we have seen many students that develop a compulsive behavior towards video games.” “there is a big crisis in the relationship between parents and kids. The first ones don’t know what to do and the second ones do what they want because of no standards” says Augusto Perez, director of Nuevos Rumbos Corporation.
 * __Also, Jazmin Abrahim (psychologist) says that sometimes the addiction is coming because of the lack of supervision and support from parents. __**

When you overuse the technology, you could….

· Loose the communication. · Chat or play video games instead of playing with your friends in the street, or do exercise. · The cyber bulling level gets higher. · Could affect the school performance, quality of learning and of sleeping.

One psychologist point of view thinks that it is not possible to talk aboiut addiction, because more than medical problems, it is an educational problem.

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