Effects+on+the+mind

   There has been great debates on whether computer games are good or bad for your mind. As well as some forms of media, video games have caused much controversy due to the fact that many games contain damaging information which is not suitable for children. Games have encouraged children and teenagers to resort to violence and ant-socialism instead of socializing with friends, learning and reading.
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  This has been subject of debate and is significant because games have had such a huge influence on younger members of society. Some have said that it is beneficial to everyday life and is helpful with their thinking skills, while others believe that it is potentially damaging to the human mind. As many video games seen today in the 21st century contain many of the offensive and damaging information, children are being influenced by it and are learning from wrong sources. As well as that, children are ignoring to read and learn and are encourage resorting to violence and anti-socialism by playing games instead.

  Devotees of this issue, however, argue that fast action computer games are beneficial towards the human mind. Researchers at the University of Rochester showed that those who played fast action computer games had better visual skills, compared to those who didn't. The study showed that those who played games could better track objects that were appearing simultaneously and processed faster visual changes efficiently. Another study also suggested that computer based games increased the understanding of knowledge structures, spacial intelligence and cognitive ability.

  In the future, violent games as well as games that aren't beneficial to children should be wiped out. Educational games should be introduced as well as games that improve visual skills, like the fast action computer games. This suggestion, however, may not please many game addicts, but will improve generation Y's future.  