Lead Faculty: Mr. John Banks
Prerequisite
PSY 100
Course Description
An overview of the psychological aspects of game playing, with particular emphasis on video gaming. The course presents the historical foundations of research into human play activity, as well as current research into video gaming and its impact on individuals and society. Students learn about the interaction between people and video games in terms of individual sensory response, personality, and social behavior. Covers human-computer interaction issues specific to video gaming, such as cognitive processing, reaction time, idiosyncratic navigation, and non-traditional interface design. Topics include motivation, addiction, fantasy escapism, conflict, aggression, reward, player prestige, and alienation.