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Virtual reality evaluation of the spatial learning strategies in gamers

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MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS
Volume -, Issue -, Pages -

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SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11042-023-17177-w

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Virtual reality learning; Virtual reality evaluation; Spatial memory; Water maze

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This study demonstrates the potential of virtual reality tools for evaluating and enhancing attention and memory processes. The researchers developed a virtual water maze to assess search strategies in gamers and analyzed how spatial memory strategies evolve with gaming experience.
Psychological memory tests have traditionally relied on paper-based methods. However, the emergence of virtual reality tools, including adaptations of animal lab tests, has opened up new possibilities for evaluating and enhancing attention and memory processes. The impact of virtual environments on spatial memory remains a topic of ongoing debate. To contribute to this discussion, we conducted a comprehensive study with two primary objectives. Firstly, we aimed to develop a virtual reality tool that could effectively assess search strategies in gamers within virtual environments. To achieve this, we designed a virtual water maze inspired by those used in animal research. Secondly, we conducted a cross-sectional study involving participants to analyze how spatial memory strategies evolve in a virtual environment with increasing gaming experience. The results revealed that participants with more gaming experience exhibited faster and more precise learning in the virtual water maze, along with improved search strategies. Additionally, our study allowed for the evaluation of our software and enabled us to track changes in the efficacy of learning strategies. Overall, this study emphasizes the potential of virtual environments for both evaluation and cognitive stimulation purposes.

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