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Answer — Exercise 4

11 - Game theory·Outcomes Advanced - Student's Book

Question

With your partner, discuss how far you agree with each opinion in Exercise 2. Explain why. Can you think of any other benefits of gaming? W hat are the downsides?

Answer

Benefits

  • improves reactions
  • good for your brain
  • makes you quick-thinking
  • can make money from gaming
  • helps you get a job in the gaming industry
  • helps you understand how modern technology works
  • making friends with other gamers

Downsides

  • can be boring and repetitive
  • anti- social
  • makes you tired
  • bad for your eyes
  • can cause repetitive strain syndrome
  • some games encourage violence and aggression
  • addictive
  • can end up playing games instead of doing other things in life

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