APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Psychophysiology of Violent Open-World Video Game Play
- Steven Horowitz
Central Connecticut State University - Tyler Mirando
Central Connecticut State University - Aliza Lipman
Central Connecticut State University - Jerel Edmonds
Central Connecticut State University - Bradley Waite
Central Connecticut State University
Abstract
Studies of psychophysiology during violent video game play have been limited to narrative games. The most popular violent videogames, are open-world (Grand Theft Auto). This study explored open-world challenges (parsing events), and opportunities (responses to surprises). Using new techniques, we found mixed habituation of HR and SC following violent actions.
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