Wholesale Gaming Mind: A New Psychology of Videogames

Clinical psychologist Alexander Kriss has got a hot take for the widely debated topic of how addictive video games are. Kriss adopts a unique approach, viewing video games as a valuable gateway into understanding the complexities of the human mind. Rather than merely labeling his patients as addicts, he explores the possibility of deeper underlying issues that may be driving their behavior. Utilizing many different case studies, Kriss investigates the psyche of individuals like aspiring model Patricia, who curiously creates an unattractive avatar named "Pat," or the gaming habits of Jack, who immerses himself in Mass Effect, raising the question of whether this activity is detrimental to his social skills or actually enhancing them through relationship-building gameplay. (This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)