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How video games can help kids learn and grow, with Susan Rivers, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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Using Game Design to Teach Skills and Foster Emotional Development

In this chapter, a psychologist discusses how they apply social psychology to develop engaging and effective video games for young people, focusing on teaching skills such as self-regulation and decision-making. They emphasize the importance of understanding the emotional journey and cognitive processes of players, and share their project on training young people to be diplomats through a game.

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