Abstract
Recent studies have compared brain function in individuals with video gaming disorder as compared to healthy controls. This chapter reviews preliminary findings in reward circuitry, emotional memory and cognitive function. Also discussed are the criteria constituting an addictive disorder, as described by the American Psychiatric Association. Finally, future directions of possible scholarship in these areas are addressed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | The Handbook of Communication Science and Biology |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 197-211 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781351235570 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780815376712 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
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