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Many of us play games because we want to enjoy and have a good time. I like playing games because of the joy that I derive from playing them. That being said, I've read a couple of times where some people attribute some violent acts to be from playing games. Is it what you believe is possible?
 
I don't think games affect how we behave, at least it does not affect healthy adults. However, it might affect kids or psychologically weak personality. Games might not affect us but we sure do like to talk about favorite games, so in a way games we play linger in our mind for a long time.
 
I don't think games affect how we behave, at least it does not affect healthy adults. However, it might affect kids or psychologically weak personality. Games might not affect us but we sure do like to talk about favorite games, so in a way games we play linger in our mind for a long time.

So you are saying that we can blame the type of games that kids play for their violent conduct once in a while?
 
I think games can affect how we behave. Competitive games might boost aggression temporarily, while story-driven or cooperative ones can improve empathy, decision-making, and teamwork. It really depends on the genre, content, and how much you play.
 
Games affect the way people behave depending on the kinds of games. Competitive games always makes people have a desire to dominate and win all the time. People that play real time strategy games always tend to think faster than the average person.
 
I think games can affect how we behave. Competitive games might boost aggression temporarily, while story-driven or cooperative ones can improve empathy, decision-making, and teamwork. It really depends on the genre, content, and how much you play.

Well, I get the part where we react in certain ways when we are playing those games. The question is how would one react when they are done playing? Does it affect how we treat others in offices, schools or at shopping malls?
 
So you are saying that we can blame the type of games that kids play for their violent conduct once in a while?
I do believe that game content affect kids, if they play a lot of violent games, they might display violent behavior.
 
Without a doubt, playing games has an impact on our behavior. It can be observed in our emotional reactions. It can lead to aggression, particularly when playing violent games. However, it still depends on the person.
 
Well, I get the part where we react in certain ways when we are playing those games. The question is how would one react when they are done playing? Does it affect how we treat others in offices, schools or at shopping malls?
Game content lingers for a while, but I don't think it affects behavior or thoughts for healthy individuals, by healthy I mean who are mentally fit.
 
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Game content lingers for a while, but I don't think it affects behavior or thoughts for healthy individuals, by healthy I mean who are mentally fit.

Then, what has made some parents claim that gaming has affected the way their kids behave. I mean it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me.
 
Then, what has made some parents claim that gaming has affected the way their kids behave. I mean it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me.
Kids brain is different from adults. Kids cannot distinguish fiction with reality.
 
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Game content lingers for a while, but I don't think it affects behavior or thoughts for healthy individuals, by healthy I mean who are mentally fit.

I agree with you on this and for that reason, parents should watch the type of games that their kids are playing to avoid playing games that would end up messing up the way they react to situations in real life.
 
Maybe in the case of kids, violent games might make them try copy what they played in real life. However, to an adult that knows what he is doing, he shouldn't be influenced by any game he plays.
 
Kids brain is different from adults. Kids cannot distinguish fiction with reality.

So, what you are saying in essence is that kids will surely react to games that they play, right?
 
As an adult, I'm old enough that it doesn't.

It's different with kids because they're still learning.
 
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As an adult, I'm old enough that it doesn't.

It's different with kids because they're still learning.

Yeah, I believe the challenge has been with how kids behave when they've finally played a particular game instead of another.
 
Yes, games can affect behavior, though it varies by type and duration. I’ve noticed that competitive games can improve focus and decision-making, while overly violent or frustrating ones might increase short-term irritability. For example, playing strategy games like Civilization sharpens planning skills, but spending hours in tense shooter matches can make me more impatient temporarily.