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22 wrz 2023 · Game theory is a theoretical framework that is used for the optimal decision-making of players in a strategic setting. A key characteristic of game theory is that a player’s payoff is dependent on the strategy of other players.
Laura Mulvey’s theory of the “Male Gaze” and Karen Boyle on gendered media violence will respectively be utilized to elucidate why the objectification of female characters in video games is detrimental, and why female characters are commonly portrayed as victims in video games.
8 sty 2022 · Harassment in gaming affects women's mental health and makes it hard to enjoy the activity. Within gaming genres, some games are more accepting of women than are others.
Potentially problematic video gaming was found to be associated with positive affect and social relationships while playing but also with psychological symptoms, maladaptive coping strategies, negative affectivity, low self-esteem, a preference for solitude, and poor school performance.
15 wrz 2024 · The cognitive aspects of game theory in psychology reveal the fascinating ways our brains navigate complex social landscapes. Decision-making processes in strategic interactions are like a mental juggling act.
The mathematical framework of psychological game theory is useful for describing many forms of motivation where preferences depend directly on own or others' beliefs. It allows for incorporation of emotions, reciprocity, image concerns, and self-esteem in economic analysis.
A monograph that presents the basic ideas of game theory from a psychological perspective, reviews experimental evidence up to the mid-1990s, and discusses applications of game theory to voting, evolution of cooperation, and moral philosophy.
