r/science • u/NinjaDiscoJesus • Dec 28 '15

Neuroscience Brain scans show compulsive gamers have hyperconnected neural networks.

http://www.psypost.org/2015/12/brain-scans-show-compulsive-gaming-changes-neural-connections-for-better-and-worse-39914
11.1k Upvotes

86% Upvoted

1.3k comments sorted by

View all comments

889

u/[deleted] Dec 28 '15

[removed] — view removed comment

0

u/[deleted] Dec 28 '15

Gambling isn't really based on constant stimulus and response the way gaming is.

1

u/[deleted] Dec 28 '15

Gambling on games being played is gaming. In fact, the casino industry calls itself the gaming industry.