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Video Games Boost Kids' IQ by 2.5 Points

8/3/2025

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A groundbreaking 2022 study of nearly 10,000 U.S. children revealed that playing video games could boost IQ by 2.5 points, hinting at gaming's potential to sharpen cognitive skills. Meanwhile, TV and social media showed no notable effects. Researchers urge deeper investigation into how various environmental influences shape intelligence and childhood growth.

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A groundbreaking 2022 study of nearly 10,000 U.S. children revealed that playing video games could boost IQ by 2.5 points, hinting at gaming's potential to sharpen cognitive skills. Meanwhile, TV and social media showed no notable effects. Researchers urge deeper investigation into how various environmental influences shape intelligence and childhood growth.