Get In The Zone: The Psychology of Video Game Design Comprehension Quiz

1. True or False: Simple video games are more likely to put you “in the zone.”

• True
• False

2. True or False: The secret is designing video games that have clear feedback, so the player knows how they’re doing in the game.

• True
• False

3. True or False: When you are in a state of flow, you don’t have to think; your performance is automatic.�

• True
• False

4. True or False: Video games with easy challenges keep players interested longer.

• True
• False

5. True or False: It is easy for a players to become immersed in the video game they are playing.

• True
• False

6. What does “flow” require?

• Dedication
• Focus
• Determination
• All the above

7. Games need ____________ for players to� want to continue playing.

• In-app purchases
• Easy levels
• Rewards
• Funny characters

8. Too much information in a video game can cause a player to __________________.

• Gain momentum
• Get in the zone
• Become bored
• Lose focus

9. When we beat a level, our brains release a chemical called _______________ which makes us feel good.

• Dopamine
• Serotonin
• Endorphins
• Glutamate

10. Which of the following is not discussed in� the article?

• The use of micro-rewards to keep players interested in the game
• The dangers of letting young children play violent video games
• The importance of creating challenges that are not too difficult for players
• The elements required to keep video game players in the zone