Impulsivity and related neuropsychological features in regular and addictive first person shooter gaming

Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking

Volumn 17, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 147-152

  Metcalf, Olivia ^a   Pammer, Kristen ^a  

^a The Australian National University   (Australia)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ADDICTION; ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; CASE CONTROL STUDY; DECISION MAKING; FIREARM; GAMBLING; HUMAN; IMPULSIVENESS; INTERNET; MALE; PHYSIOLOGY; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; QUESTIONNAIRE; RECREATION; YOUNG ADULT;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; BEHAVIOR, ADDICTIVE; CASE-CONTROL STUDIES; DECISION MAKING; FIREARMS; GAMBLING; HUMANS; IMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR; INTERNET; MALE; QUESTIONNAIRES; VIDEO GAMES; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 84897807145     PISSN: 21522715     EISSN: 21522723     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1089/cyber.2013.0024     Document Type: Article

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