Economic and Cognitive Principles of Gamification

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Economic and Cognitive Principles of Gamification Joshua Gerrish Empty Box [email protected] @jgerrish

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Lightning presentation on some of the economic and cognitive principles behind gamification. Looks at cognitive biases that gamification exploits.

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Economic and Cognitive Principles of Gamification

Joshua GerrishEmpty Box

[email protected]@jgerrish

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What drives gamers to game?

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Goal Setting

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Goal Setting

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Status / Affirmation

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Status / Affirmation

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Reputation

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Reputation

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Norms of Reciprocity

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Norms of Reciprocity

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Time Pressure

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Scarcity

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Set Completion

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Reinforcement Schedules

Random items found in FarmVille

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Loss Aversion and Sunk Costs

Withered crops in FarmVille

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Thanks!

Joshua [email protected]

@jgerrish