PSY 225 - The Cognition of Game Playing

Institution:

The University of Tampa

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Game playing meets a variety of human psychological needs, such as cognitive, social, and emotional, leading every human culture to play games. Centered on the cognitive aspects of games, this course examines how humans interact with these creative endeavors. Students study how our psychology influences the games we play, and how our cognitions affect our responses to and within those games. All types of games are considered, from board games to games of chance to video games.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ut.edu

Phone Number:

(813) 253-3333

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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