Physiological arousal deficits in addicted gamers differ based on preferred game genre

Metcalf, Olivia; Pammer, Kristen

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Physiological arousal deficits in addicted gamers differ based on preferred game genre

Date

2013

Authors

Metcalf, Olivia

Pammer, Kristen

Publisher

Karger AG

Abstract

Background/Aims: There has been significant discussion surrounding the psychopathology of excessive gaming and whether it constitutes an addiction. The current study investigated physiological and subjective levels of arousal in gamers of two genres and t