This simulation game begins with an introduction which lists the areas of study involved and presents some basic instructions. Rules and criteria for the simulation game are then presented, which state that each participant in the game is assigned a personality role, a position role, and a situation to which he will react. Descriptions of the…

This study determines whether a simulation game affects attitudes, and increases motivation and cognitive learning. Seventy-six college students in four sections of a political science course were the subjects. Random selection placed them in two treatment groups and two control groups. Both groups received the game, and one treatment group and…

Thirty students were formed into ten triads, each of which participated in a series of 48 games generated by the combination of eight power structures with six payoff levels. The game paradigm presented each player with the option of attacking or not attacking one of the other two players in this triad. The game procedure, apparatus and design are…

Presents the results of a manual simulation, which consisted of a simple world model with several feedback loops, to emphasize the particular difficulty of the results of interpreting computer simulations using similar techniques. (CMV)

Some applications of the theory of games to competitive situations are examined by looking at several examples, including a military problem, a political problem, and a prisoner's dilemma. (MP)

The topic of altruistic behavior is an important one in studying the evolution of behavior. It is questioned whether natural selection can actually favor patterns of behavior that apparently do not favor the survival of the individual. Game theory models are presented to help explore the problem. (MA)

Reviews the problems of classifying gaming techniques and suggests a heuristic approach as one solution. Definitions of simulation, models, role, and game and play are discussed to help develop a classification based on a technique called gaming simulation. (Author/LRW)

The primary goal of coaching should be to encourage players to think for themselves in a game, and the most effective coaching should be done during practice. (JD)

The benefits of business gaming seem to have become accepted without sufficient scientific support. While support for some claims based upon expert opinion is probably sufficient encouragement for continuing the use of business games, empirical validation is still a necessity. (Author)

A collection of brief, individual essays on innovative programs in physical education, including the following: involving computers, coeducation and game theory. (CL)

Probabilities and strategies for winning at a game of fliiping a penny are analyzed. (DT)

The author introduces mathematical activities designed to give students practice in computation. (MF)