Posted by juniper on March 7, 2000, at 22:11:13
In reply to Re: Hypnosis or the art of Solitaire, posted by Sherry on March 7, 2000, at 21:30:11
solitaire is positively addicting. i wonder if certain traits or disorders play into and exacerbate addictions such as this. i think that it is somewhat normal to be sucked in by a computer game (i'm remembering bits of old psychology classes when i learned that random interval reinforcement is the most powerful--gambling is a classic example and i think computer solitare is a close second), but is someone more prone to hyperfocus if they have a little ADD, OCD, or addictive qualities about them? i also hyperfocus on a few very unhealthy vices...and crossword puzzles. i spend way too much time on these in lieu of other pursuits.
what else do babblers hyperfocus or become pulled into?
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