Neural Basis of Altered Impulsivity in Individuals With Internet Gaming Disorder: State-of-the-art Review

Purpose of ReviewImpulsivity is a core feature and a risk factor of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD). Hence, studies started examining the neural mechanisms that underlie this impulsivity. However, the big picture of such mechanisms is not clear. This paper seeks to survey recent cognitive neuroscience research on IGD and impulsivity and provide a synthesized view.Recent FindingsResearch has indicated that individuals with IGD have a greater …