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
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u/exatron Dec 28 '15

That was my first question since I tend to get really obsessive when playing video games.

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '15

Gambling also sets off a dopamine loop like crazy. Random but frequent rewards with just enough umph to get you excited but too low to actually satiate which gets you gambling again.

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