Mental Rotation Ability and Computer Game Experience
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Mental Rotation Ability and Computer Game Experience
Computer games, which are currently very popular among students, can affect different cognitive abilities. The purpose of the present study is to examine undergraduate students’ experiences and preferences in playing computer games as well as their mental rotation abilities. A total of 163 undergraduate students participated. The results showed a significant difference between students’ mental ...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Game-Based Learning
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2155-6849,2155-6857
DOI: 10.4018/ijgbl.2015100102