Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477961
Author: Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
Publisher: PEARSON
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**Understanding the Law of Effect in Game Design**

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Which are examples of the law of effect in game design? Select all that apply.

1. ☐ A player is attacked by an enemy and loses a life. This discourages the player from continuing to play the game.

2. ☐ A player opens a chest and discovers nothing. This encourages the player to continue opening chests and receiving nothing.

3. ☐ A player opens a chest and discovers treasure. This encourages the player to open more chests to continue receiving rewards.

4. ☐ A player steps into a poisonous swamp and loses a life. This discourages the player from stepping into that environment in the future.

**Explanation:**
The Law of Effect suggests that behaviors are modified based on the consequences they produce. In the context of game design, positive outcomes (like finding treasure) encourage repeating actions, while negative outcomes (like losing a life) discourage them.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Understanding the Law of Effect in Game Design** **Question:** Which are examples of the law of effect in game design? Select all that apply. 1. ☐ A player is attacked by an enemy and loses a life. This discourages the player from continuing to play the game. 2. ☐ A player opens a chest and discovers nothing. This encourages the player to continue opening chests and receiving nothing. 3. ☐ A player opens a chest and discovers treasure. This encourages the player to open more chests to continue receiving rewards. 4. ☐ A player steps into a poisonous swamp and loses a life. This discourages the player from stepping into that environment in the future. **Explanation:** The Law of Effect suggests that behaviors are modified based on the consequences they produce. In the context of game design, positive outcomes (like finding treasure) encourage repeating actions, while negative outcomes (like losing a life) discourage them.
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