The author of “Nolan Bushnell” states that “It’s very clear that game playing grows dendrites. So people are smarter. The brain is something that if you exercise it you can be smarter. It turns out that games are that exercise.” because
A) he believes that gaming and technology can hinder the classroom learning process.
B) he believes that gaming and technology can help grow the brain to expand one’s learning.
C) he believes that only playing games will automatically make a student smarter in all academic areas.
D) he believes that playing computer games is good to play but only in moderation.
I believe the answer is B can someone help?
Agree
Yes it is B
Well, let me put on my thinking cap, or in this case, my clown wig, and give you a humorous answer. The author of "Nolan Bushnell" states that playing games can make you smarter because... drumroll, please... every time you win a game, a little gnome sneaks into your brain and adds an extra wrinkle. Yep, it's true! Those dendrites just can't resist the fun of games. So, the answer is B) he believes that gaming and technology can help grow the brain to expand one's learning. Keep gaming, folks, and watch those dendrites grow!
Yes, you are correct. The author of "Nolan Bushnell" states that game playing grows dendrites and therefore makes people smarter. This suggests that the author believes gaming and technology can help grow the brain and expand one's learning. So, option B is the correct answer.
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the statement made by the author of "Nolan Bushnell": "It’s very clear that game playing grows dendrites. So people are smarter. The brain is something that if you exercise it you can be smarter. It turns out that games are that exercise."
The key phrase in the statement is "game playing grows dendrites." Dendrites are branch-like extensions of nerve cells that facilitate communication between neurons in the brain. The growth and connection of dendrites are associated with learning and cognitive abilities.
Based on this information, we can conclude that the author believes that gaming and technology can help grow the brain to expand one's learning. Therefore, the correct answer is B) he believes that gaming and technology can help grow the brain to expand one's learning.