
Psychology of Video Games Podcast Podcast 44: Gamification and Game Based Assessments
Feb 3, 2019
Dr. Richard Landers, an expert researcher on gamification and game-based assessments, discusses the psychology behind gamification, challenges of implementing it, and using games to assess skills. They also explore the effectiveness of leaderboards, the importance of narrative in engaging players, challenges of designing fair game-based assessments, and the intersection of psychology, games, and technology in the workplace.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Using Video Games to Understand Behavior in the Workplace
05:36 • 6min
Exploring the Effectiveness of Leaderboards in Gamification
11:53 • 3min
Effectiveness of Leaderboards in Goal Setting
15:12 • 11min
The Importance of Narrative and Fulfilling Promises
26:30 • 4min
Game-Based Assessments and the Challenges of Designing Fair and Entertaining Games
30:45 • 22min
Game Design and Challenges of Game-Based Assessments
52:46 • 2min
Unpredictable Dynamics and Exploiting Game Mechanics
55:06 • 3min
Game-based Assessments and Cognitive Abilities
58:27 • 20min
The Intersection of Psychology, Games, and Technology in the Workplace
01:18:23 • 2min
