Enhancing Cognitive Skills Through Video Games

The chapter explores the effectiveness of brain training games in improving cognitive abilities, contrasting general cognitive improvements with the development of specific skills. It delves into a study utilizing a custom video game, NeuroRacer, to enhance multitasking skills in adults. Additionally, the chapter discusses how action video games, particularly first-person shooters, can positively impact cognitive skills like attention, memory, spatial cognition, decision-making, and vision capabilities.