PSY 225 The Cognition of Game Playing

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.

Baccalaureate Experience

(SS)

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PSY 101

Distribution

Cognitive Emphasis.

Offered

fall semester.