7 Psychological Benefits of Video Games

7 Psychological Benefits of Video Games

Do you wonder if video games have scientific benefits? We have you covered. Video games help with emotional stability, helps you be a better multi-tasker, helps visual-motor coordination, helps with social skills, helps with vision and even aging.

Side note: Sorry, we missed point 2 in the video. :'( But it’s essentially this:
“2: Gamers Are Better At Multi-Tasking
Multi-Tasking is something we all attempt to do throughout the day… With varying degrees of success. But what if video games could help? A 2013 study tested two groups of people, and found that those who played video games over the span of ten weeks were better at multi-tasking than those who didn’t. Even better – gamers were able to focus on secondary tasks without interfering with primary tasks. So why are gamers better at multi-tasking? Think about it. If you’re playing a first person shooter, you have to track objects, keep an eye on your ammo, and focus on the mission – all at once.”

#videogames #psych2go

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KGopDh10Y0sWG1EeEc7md4bi8P7dgjTGroeMquQv9Ns/edit?usp=sharing

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Need sources to prove to your parents? Here you go:

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50 Comments

  1. Tokey mania on October 31, 2019 at 5:34 pm

    Pubg

  2. StealthyPanda67 on October 31, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    Ok so I really, *really* like rhythm based games so I like to play : Just Shapes And Beats, (now that I say what I play I cant remeber, lol) and Geometry Dash

  3. Shinso Hitoshi on October 31, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    star wars battlefront 2. And I sent it to my brother. He’s a huge gamer so.. wee

  4. Rodrigo Parra Palma on October 31, 2019 at 5:39 pm

    My favorite is Shadow Of The Colossus. never thought i would end up playing a game every day ever.

  5. frick in a christian Minecraft server on October 31, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    heh, "Fortnight". it’s Fortnite

  6. Flawless Cowboy on October 31, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    Playing some MCC right now 😎

  7. captain363 premium on October 31, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    Fortnite

  8. BunnyZerg on October 31, 2019 at 5:48 pm

    bendy and the ink machine

  9. Descartes Deya on October 31, 2019 at 5:50 pm

    Favorite video game series: Super Mario

  10. Jack Bearson on October 31, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    *MINECRAFT*

  11. Clyde Cyrus on October 31, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    Prototype!

  12. Narren Itsuwaru on October 31, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    I learned to _read_ by playing Pokémon.

  13. Daxshes Gamit on October 31, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    Cs go

  14. Alyz YT on October 31, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    VideoGames = BEST 4 U!

  15. Arshad Zahoor on October 31, 2019 at 5:58 pm

    PUBG best game ever i cannot live without it.

  16. Average Weirdo on October 31, 2019 at 5:59 pm

    Now I have an excuse to play Don’t Starve Together all day and night

  17. takisr fuego on October 31, 2019 at 6:01 pm

    it also makes our childhood

  18. Stick Stories on October 31, 2019 at 6:01 pm

    If my parents ever say “you did [x] and [y] happened because of those games you play” again I’m immediately sending them this video

  19. playerexp 12 on October 31, 2019 at 6:02 pm

    Minecraft or terraria

  20. Daruu Furdragon on October 31, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    One of my favorites is Fortnite, Battle Royals AND Save the World!

  21. Dangerdare 411 on October 31, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    My favorite games are Bloodborne and Persona 5

  22. Egorence on October 31, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    gamer’d

  23. Thomas Bogar on October 31, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    My favorite game is (the dead game) roblox

  24. Cosmetic Rubio on October 31, 2019 at 6:08 pm

    My favorite game is definitely DST

  25. Dimitry Petrenko on October 31, 2019 at 6:08 pm

    My favorite game is Minecraft cus it can make me do everything I want,express my madness and sadness in the game,I can know who to trust and not,and most of all it helps me escape reality

  26. I.L.O Studio on October 31, 2019 at 6:08 pm

    Splatoon 2

  27. watermellon lv on October 31, 2019 at 6:09 pm

    Uhhhhhhh… Diablo? Or dicey dungens? Magic the gathering? (THEAR ARE TOO MANY CHOICES!)

  28. Z You are d on October 31, 2019 at 6:09 pm

    My fav video game ac unity

  29. InSTaDev on October 31, 2019 at 6:10 pm

    fortnite

  30. Night Star on October 31, 2019 at 6:10 pm

    Parents gonna hate that you have no reason to give them a screen time limit

  31. The Gamerboy41 on October 31, 2019 at 6:12 pm

    My favorite video games are call of duty 3,grand theft auto 5, and fortnite as well as minecraft

  32. Hjaja Bjka on October 31, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    My favorite game is rhythm games.
    I’m really into Touch, a kpop dancing rhythm game even I’m suck at it i really enjoy it.
    I do enjoy fighting game too. Lost saga is my favorite.

  33. Jailee Studio on October 31, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    Idk what counts as videogames

  34. Marilena Christopoulou on October 31, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    Emotional Stabili- HAHAAHHAHAHHAAHAH HAVE U PLAYED LEAGUE OF LEGENDS?

  35. Comrad on October 31, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    Garry’s mod

  36. Aarav Nigam on October 31, 2019 at 6:19 pm

    Hey channel I am new here and I so so love this channel you people are the best

  37. Mac6na6na on October 31, 2019 at 6:23 pm

    “Playing certain video games causes better social skills”
    Welcome to COD, kid.

  38. żaba żółw on October 31, 2019 at 6:24 pm

    Rust makes you social. A LOT.

  39. Mutant Mudkipz on October 31, 2019 at 6:25 pm

    Pokemon

  40. Abigail Gerber on October 31, 2019 at 6:25 pm

    Minecraft is my favorite game is that good or bad

  41. IS Boi on October 31, 2019 at 6:26 pm

    Ima just say my favourite game is shadow of the colossus like if agree

  42. alex correia on October 31, 2019 at 6:26 pm

    Do you mean only tv video games cause on my phone if i stare for too long my eyes hurt

  43. Aizen Genesis on October 31, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    Which video games apply to 1:57 ?

    Like call of duty and battlefield as well as League of legends

  44. BlueBerry Pie! on October 31, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    I like cyber hunters I know it’s just a rip-off of Fortnite but it’s a good game!

  45. Ian Hawkins on October 31, 2019 at 6:30 pm

    Video games don’t make us violent, lag and slow Internet does

  46. Animation Games on October 31, 2019 at 6:30 pm

    2:33 I’m telling my friend that has two lazy eyes

  47. Psych2Go on October 31, 2019 at 6:32 pm

    Happy Saturday/Sunday where you are. Now you can show your parents or teachers the benefits of playing video games. Are you currently playing any video games? Name drop them below 🙂

  48. Ron Chen on October 31, 2019 at 6:32 pm

    Osu, but it doesn’t really seem to help me irl XD but it does help me blow off some steam, or maybe build up more lol

  49. Himanshu Singh on October 31, 2019 at 6:33 pm

    Hitman absolution

  50. Ronny the Pikachu on October 31, 2019 at 6:34 pm

    the vr/emersive subject is why we nede pmd (pokemon mystery dungeon) vr

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