Neuroscience Insights from Video Game & Drug Addiction

Published14 Feb 2019
Reviewed14 Feb 2019
Source Psychology Today

Continue reading to learn why students are enticed by video games and how the intrinsic reward of dopamine is enough to keep them hooked for hours. Then read about how you can use this motivation process to encourage them to learn.

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