Gamification
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CORE DEFINITION
Applying game mechanics (PBL: Points, Badges, Leaderboards) to non-game scenarios to motivate behavior. Scaffolding role: - Combating boredom: Work and study are hard to persist in because the feedback cycle is too long. Gamification breaks large goals into smaller pieces, providing immediate dopamine feedback, making the boring process bearable.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
- Combating boredom: Work and study are hard to persist in because the feedback cycle is too long. Gamification breaks large goals into smaller pieces, providing immediate dopamine feedback, making the boring process bearable.
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Transferring game elements (points, badges, leaderboards, quests, immediate feedback) to non-game scenarios, leveraging people's achievement motivation and desire for feedback to enhance participation and persistence.
MINIMUM ACTION
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- en.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamificationverified
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