Get In the Zone Study Guide

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According to the article, what is the primary reason gamers become frustrated with a game?

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The game fails to maintain the balance between challenge and skill level

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What is the central idea of the article?

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The best video games are designed to maintain a state of flow

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Why does the author compare the brain to a backpack?

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To explain how much information the brain can process at one time

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What does the phrase "flow is fun" suggest?

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Players enjoy a game most when they are challenged at the right level

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How does the author structure the article to develop the central idea? Options: By listing all the video games that create flow, By explaining the science behind flow and how game designers use it, By describing the history of video games, By comparing flow to other forms of entertainment

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By explaining the science behind flow and how game designers use it

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What is the author's point of view about video game design?

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Video games use psychology to enhance the player experience

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Which statement best supports the author’s claim that good video games keep players engaged?

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Flow happens only when there’s a perfect balance between the challenge of the game and the skill level of the player.

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What evidence does the author provide to support the idea that rewards keep players engaged?

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A discussion on how dopamine is released when achieving goals

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Why does the author use a second-person perspective ("you") in the text?

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To make the reader feel personally involved in the discussion

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How could a chart or diagram enhance the reader’s understanding of flow?

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By showing how difficulty and skill level must balance for optimal flow