Sheffield University (UK) has published the results of a study that proves that the common counterattack game can positively affect a person's cognitive ability. According to data published by the university, the first shooting game appeared 25 years ago to improve the speed and reaction speed of the decision from experienced players. A message about this has appeared on the university's official website.
Scientists from the University of Psychology of Sheffield University have discovered that addictive veterans are not only faster to make decisions, but also choose the right behavioral line. This research is the first study of this type to consider the effects of video games on players' cognitive functions at different levels of training. Collaborating with E -Ports Endpoint, scientists have been able to study the impact of games on highly qualified gamers.
Comparing the results shows that professional and semi -professional players overcome beginners in the speed of simple decisions 88.94 milliseconds. The computer model allows to determine that this advantage is due to faster dealing of incentives and perform retaliation. In more complex tasks that require a decision, experts also demonstrate the accumulation of information faster, which shows their advantages in dynamic conditions, in which the decision -making speed plays the role. main game.
The researchers found the potential for the application of data received outside the game industry. They believe that the results can be used in the development of training and training programs for experts working in stress conditions in which the speed and accuracy of the implementation of the decision are very important. Trong. Examples of such industries are given by doctors, nurses, air saucers and financial traders.
Psychology professor at the University of Sheffield Claudia Von Bastian notes that Counter-Strike is the ideal to study the influence of games on cognitive ability. In her opinion, a dynamic play, requiring two competitive teams, navigation on the map and group communication, involving many cognitive processes. Players need to quickly analyze the situation, keep many factors in the mind and make priority decisions to achieve success in the game.
Professor Von Bastian believes that video games can provide a safe environment for researching and developing cognitive ability in high pressure conditions. By studying cognitive processes in this way, you can develop new methods to support and develop cognitive skills in people working in areas where quick decisions make decisions. And exactly in stress conditions is mandatory.
Currently, scientists from Sheffield are expanding their research, cooperating with the University of Geneva to study the influence of another E -Sports game -League of Legends -on the psychology of the player.
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