2ADDICTION TO COMPUTER GAMESIntroductionThe technology has brought about vast changes in the world of computers andtransformed the world into a digital era. The advances in the digital technology has enhancedthe human life to a greater extent and made it easier. This has also brought into hugeexistence the greater addiction to the computer games. Addiction to the computer gamesrefers to the condition in which the player is engaged in an excessive and unhealthy amountof playing games on the computer. The paper describes the positive as well as negativeeffects of the computer games on the teenagers. It describes the computer games as a sourceof learning as well as a source of hazard to health. Furthermore, the paper also brings to lightthe types of addictive games. It also provides a brief overview the reasons behind suchaddiction to the computer games. It also provides the real life examples to state the issue.Finally, the paper provides certain recommendations on the usage of computer games andtechniques to tackle with such addictions. Pros and Cons of the Addiction to the computer gamesThe Computer games incorporate various advantages as well as disadvantage to thehumans. Some of them are discussed below:The computer games enhance the decision making capability of the player to a greatextent. The games such as IQ and puzzle solving enable the player to take quick decisionsduring the game. They build direct connection with the brain and some researches also statesthat the addiction to these games enables them to enhance their skills and take suitabledecisions considering the current scenario (Weinstein, Livny & Weizman, 2017). Thecomputer games reduce the reaction time and thus, enhance the speed of taking decisions thattoo with accuracy. The strategy game helps the individuals to develop the techniques of

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