noun
game brain; video-game-induced prefrontal cortex damage
A controversial hypothesis by physiologist Akio Mori, claiming that excessive video game playing damages the prefrontal cortex. Often used in media and educational contexts, but not a widely accepted medical diagnosis.
「ゲーム脳」という言葉は、森昭雄氏が提唱した仮説に基づいている。
The term 'game brain' is based on a hypothesis proposed by Akio Mori.
教育現場では、ゲーム脳
In educational settings, the dangers of game brain are sometimes discussed.