Chapter 4 Psychology of Games
Introduction
The psychology of games concerns human–game interactions. This includes how people understand games, develop strategies, and learn how to succeed. Motivation, engagement, and commitment to game playing are central issues for game developers. This chapter provides an extensive review of research studies that have addressed these issues. A summary of findings and their implications provides essential guidance for game designers and those evaluating games.
Human information processing, problem solving, and decision making underlie learning a new game and playing it successfully. How does this happen? What factors affect success or failure? And, of course, why do humans choose ...
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