According to Brian Orland, Distinguished Professor of Landscape Architecture, the right type of game can lead to positive behavior change in both children and adults. "Good games are engaging; players adapt their behaviors to succeed, and they try hard to do well," notes Orland. "Isn't that exactly the outcome we want when persuading people to lose weight, drive less, or save energy in their workplace?" Games intended to influence behavior—called "serious games" in the research arena—have gained...
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