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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-889241065695.mit-edu.top/post/8356701429">Mobile Game Narratives as Tools for Social Justice Education</a></h2>
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  248.                            <p class="info">This research investigates the role of the psychological concept of "flow" in mobile gaming, focusing on the cognitive mechanisms that lead to optimal player experiences. Drawing upon cognitive science and game theory, the study explores how mobile games are designed to facilitate flow states through dynamic challenge-skill balancing, immediate feedback, and immersive environments. The paper also considers the implications of sustained flow experiences on player well-being, skill development, and the potential for using mobile games as tools for cognitive enhancement and education.</p>
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