Computer game addiction and exams
Computer game addiction and exams
Here at the Exam House. We see a number of exam candidates who have missed their chance of being well prepared to sit exams because they have been in some way addicted to computer games.
The failure to prepare for the exams can have unintended consequences.
We accept exam resit candidates from all walks of life. So it is easy to argue that perhaps failure first time for what ever reason actually helps us. We refute this.
Successful exam candidates at the first time at school of makes the candidate’s life more productive and so everyone benefits.
All the Exam House provide is access to exams for who ever would to take exams outside of school.
What is defined as computer game addiction:
Here below is what The Gaming Disorder Clinical definition of computer game addiction.
9 Signs Video Gaming has become addictive
The American Psychiatric Association has identified nine warning signs to watch for when it comes to video game addiction. Although these can be helpful to better understand the severity of your own situation, it’s important to always seek the advice of a professional.
1. Preoccupation with video games. The individual thinks about previous gaming activity or anticipates playing the next game; Gaming becomes the dominant activity in daily life.
2. Withdrawal symptoms when gaming is taken away. These symptoms are typically described as irritability, anxiety, boredom, cravings, or sadness.
3. Tolerance – the need to spend increasing amounts of time engaged in video games. This may be motivated by a need for completion of increasingly intricate, time-consuming, or difficult goals to achieve satisfaction and/or reduce fears of missing out.
4. Unsuccessful attempts to control the participation in video games.
5. Loss of interests in previous hobbies and entertainment as a result of, and with the exception of, video games.
6. Continued excessive use of games despite knowledge of psychosocial problems. The individual continues to play despite negative impact.
7. Has deceived family members, therapists, or others regarding their gaming.
8. Use of video games to escape or relieve a negative mood (e.g., feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety).
9. Has jeopardised or lost a significant relationship, job, educational, or career opportunity because of participation in video games.
If you meet five (or more) of the following warning signs in a 12-month period, you may have an addiction and should seek the help of a professional immediately.
