Patent Application
20160328992
Unless otherwise indicated herein, the materials described in this section are not prior art to the claims in this application and are not admitted to be prior art by inclusion in this section.
The subject matter in general relates to behavioral traits in humans, and more particularly but not exclusively, the subject matter is directed to a technical solution to overcome weak behavioral traits and more particularly to overcome low self esteem and narcissism.
An individual's behavior towards others, attitudes and characteristics, defines his personality. Each individual's personality is a combination of both positive and negative traits. A person may be driven by his positive traits at times and by negative traits at other times. As a result, to classify a person into a single personality type is difficult, as there are several different behavioral traits a person can have. Behavioral traits may be influenced by genes and/or by the environment where he grew up or may have spent most of his time during the stage of brain development.
Understanding what makes people who they are has been a challenge in the world of psychology. One of the approaches used for determining the personality of a person is by way of taking a psychology based personality test. In such a test, the person answers a set of questions, and based on the answers gets a report detailing the type of personality that person may have. On the other hand, behavior of a person may be observed to determine weak personality traits in him.
Negative or weak traits in a person can lead to difficulty in achieving their life goals. Conventionally, people try to overcome their weaknesses when one understands one's weaknesses or weak traits. An individual may approach a counselor or a psychologist with a view that, the counselor or the psychologist may be able to help him address his negative or weak trait. The person may have to undergo several sessions with the counselor. Such sessions may deal with the negative trait via a broad based general (not focused at the root of the weak trait) approach, which may be effective in the short run. For example, if a person is trying to deal with stress, the person may be advised to engage in regular exercise, outdoor games, engage socially and so on, which may prove effective to an extent for the time being.
Currently, there are multiple games and applications that may work in the same way as a counseling process. Even these games deal with the negative trait via a general approach. As an example if a person is not capable of reading at good speed, the person is subjected to games related to reading to improve his speed of reading. Such approach may be effective in the short run and does not address negative traits in a wholesome manner.
In light of the foregoing discussion there is a need for an improved technique to overcome weak personality traits based on the goals of the person.
An embodiment provides a system for enabling a user to low self esteem and narcissism. The system includes an activity module. The activity module is configured to receive input indicating the desire to overcome at least one of low self esteem and narcissism. Upon indication of low self esteem, the system enables the user to engage in at least a first activity in a virtual environment. The first activity is directed to rewire a first defective wiring of the brain. The first defective wiring results in an individual attaching more value to other's negative opinion of them than their own evaluation. The activity module is further configured to enable the user to engage in at least a second activity in the virtual environment. The second activity is directed to rewire a second defective wiring of the brain. The second defective wiring results in an individual being biased towards focusing on what they lack rather than what they possess. The activity module is configured to enable the user to engage in at least a third activity in the virtual environment. The third activity is directed to rewire a third defective wiring of the brain. The third defective wiring results in an individual's inability to weigh between what others think about them and their own realistic evaluation to determine their identity. The activity module is further configured to enable the user to engage in at least a fourth activity in the virtual environment. The fourth activity is directed to rewire a fourth defective wiring of the brain. The fourth defective wiring results in an individual's inability to weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity. Symptom of the first, second, third and the fourth defective brain wirings is low self esteem.
Upon indication of narcissism, the system enables the user to engage in at least a first activity in a virtual environment. The first activity is directed to rewire a first defective wiring of the brain. The first defective wiring results in an individual being biased towards seeking praise, attention and admiration from other people, while rejecting criticism. The activity module is further configured to enable the user to engage in at least a second activity in the virtual environment. The second activity is directed to rewire a second defective wiring of the brain. The second defective wiring results in an individual being biased towards focusing and exaggerating their positives and dismissing/underestimating their negatives. The activity module is further configured to enable the user to engage in at least a third activity in the virtual environment. The third activity is directed to rewire a third defective wiring of the brain. The third defective wiring results in an individual's inability to weigh between the value of what others think about them and their own realistic evaluation to determine their identity. The activity module is further configured to enable the user to engage in at least a fourth activity in the virtual environment. The fourth activity is directed to rewire a fourth defective wiring of the brain. The fourth defective wiring results in an individual's inability to weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity. Symptom of the first, second, third and the fourth defective brain wirings is narcissism.
Embodiments are illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the Figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references indicate similar elements and in which:
The following detailed description includes references to the accompanying drawings, which form part of the detailed description. The drawings show illustrations in accordance with example embodiments. These example embodiments are described in enough detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the present subject matter. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures and components have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the embodiments. The embodiments can be combined, other embodiments can be utilized or structural and logical changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken as a limiting sense.
In this document, the terms “a” or “an” are used, as is common in patent documents, to include one or more than one. In this document, the term “or” is used to refer to a nonexclusive “or,” such that “A or B” includes “A but not B,” “B but not A,” and “A and B,” unless otherwise indicated.
Embodiments provide a technical solution to overcome low self esteem and narcissism, which are weak behavioural traits. The solution is based on a principle that genetic and environmental factors (may be referred to as “cause”) cause defects in human brain wiring (may be referred to as “defect”), and such defects in human brain wiring express themselves in the form of low self esteem or narcissism (may be referred to as “symptoms”); hence, to overcome these, the defective brain wirings have to be rewired, thereby providing a wholesome and long term solution to weak behavioral traits.
The system may include an activity module. The activity module may be configured to enable the user to engage in activities in a virtual environment. The activities in the virtual environment facilitate rewiring of defective brain wirings. The activity module may be further configured to provide automated instructions to gradually expose the user to situations in a real environment. The situations may be generally uncomfortable to the user as a result of the defective brain wirings. Exposure to such situation facilitates rewiring of the defective brain wirings.
In an embodiment, a system is provided to overcome low self esteem and narcissism. Activities in the virtual environment facilitate rewiring of defective brain wirings, wherein the symptom of the defective brain wirings is at least one of low self esteem and narcissism. Exposure to real world situation facilitates rewiring of the defective brain wirings.
The activity in the virtual environment may be a brain game. There may be a plurality of levels in the brain game. Each level in the game may have to be successfully completed by the user to unlock a subsequent higher level in the game.
The real world activity may take place in the real world environment, subsequent to the brain games. There may be a plurality of levels in the real world activity.
Behavioral traits are in fact symptoms or consequences of the way an individual's brain is wired. The way an individual's brain is wired is based on the joint influence of genetic and environmental factors. With regards to each kind of brain wiring, genetic and environmental factors may work together in different proportions.
Embodiments provide a solution to rewire the defective brain wiring (addressing the defect) rather than just addressing the behavioral trait (symptom) without addressing the core defect.
It is important to identify the brain wiring that results in development of a trait. A wholesome approach to overcome or eradicate a negative or a weak behavioral trait in a person would be to implement ways to rectify defect in the brain wiring.
Brain wirings may be referred to as connections of neural pathways in the brain. These connections of the brain form beliefs, thought patterns and response patterns to external stimulation. Rewiring may be referred to as a process of creating new brain wiring and stimulating a person's existing brain wirings so that his beliefs, thought patterns and responses to external stimulation change for the better.
Self-esteem is a term used to reflect a person's overall evaluation of his/her own worth. Self-esteem is the sum of self-confidence and self-respect. Self-confidence is an evaluation that a person makes with regard to how they would be in comparison with others. Self-respect is internal, the way a person values himself/herself irrespective of their positives or negatives.
Low self esteem is in fact a symptom or consequence of the way an individual's brain is wired. The way an individual's brain is wired is based on the joint influence of genetic and environmental factors. With regards to each kind of brain wiring, genetic and environmental factors may work together in different proportions.
With regards to low self esteem, the brain of the person with low self esteem is wired such that the person tends to attach more value to other's negative opinion of them than their own realistic evaluation. Additionally, the brain of the person with low self esteem is wired such that the individual is biased towards focusing on what they lack rather than what they possess. Further, the brain of the person with low self esteem is wired such that the individual is unable to weigh between what others think about them and their own realistic evaluation to determine their identity. Furthermore, the brain of the person with low self esteem is wired such that the individual is unable to □ weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity. Such defective brain wirings may have been caused by one or more of genetic predisposition and environmental factors such as disapproving authority figures, uninvolved/preoccupied caregivers, authority figures in conflict, bullying, academic challenges/failing to meet parental standards or to meet peer-group standards, □ trauma/systematic punishment, neglect or abuse, society and the media, among others.
Different brain regions and neural network of the individual are responsible for low self esteem. Neural network of a person with low self esteem involves medial prefrontal cortex (MPFC), ventral anterior cingulate cortex (vACC) and dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC), lateral orbito frontal cortex (LOFC) and nucleus accumbens (NA) or striatum. Self-esteem maintenance is reflected in fronto striatal structural white matter anatomy, which involves brain regions such as OFC, MPFC, ACC and NA. People with low self-esteem have reduced levels of regional grey matter volume in structures (ACC, MPFC) known to play a role in emotional self-regulation in response to stimuli. They also have fewer connections in between vACC-NA and MPFC-NA. In addition to these brain regions, low self-esteem people also have strengthened connection in between lateral OFC-NA.
Individuals with low self-esteem have very less connections between MPFC and nucleus accumbens. It is involved in self-referential processing that underlies cognitive processes associated with the self. Because feelings of self-esteem must draw information from one's self-representation, it stands to reason that the MPFC is recruited when processing information during self-evaluation. People with low self-esteem have less connection between MPFC and NA which results in attaching more values to other's negative opinion of them than their own evaluation. After decades of research on these brain areas it has been found that the heightened activity or more grey matter in MPFC, alone can't cure the problem of low self-esteem. Instead of that they have to strengthen their connection between MPFC and NA. People with low self-esteem have higher activity in LOFC and the connection between LOFC and the right ventral striatum is very strong. Activation in the lateral OFC is associated with a reduction in positively biased self-evaluation.
The ACC is the frontal part of the cingulate cortex and is divided into two closely associated structures known as vACC and dACC. dACC is involved in the processing of negative stimuli. The vACC is associated with assigning emotional value to the stimuli. vACC is further connected to the amygdala, nucleus accumbens, hypothalamus etc. It has shown to be involved in emotion and stress regulation. Heightened grey matter volume in the dorsal part of the ACC causes a drop in negative effect due to reappraisal in response to negative stimuli; however, individuals with low self-esteem show reduced gray matter volume and thus, are unable to reappraise any negative stimuli. The vACC associates the positive emotions with any stimuli. In case of people having low self-esteem, both the parts of ACC does not work optimally. According to what has been mentioned above, in order to increase an individual's Self-esteem, it is essential to increase the neural connection in between MPFC-NA, and vACC-NA, while simultaneously have to decrease the neural connection in between lateral OFC and NA.
Narcissism is the pursuit of gratification from vanity or egotistic admiration of one's own attributes.
With regards to narcissism, the brain of a narcissist is wired such that the person is biased towards seeking praise, attention and admiration from other people, while rejecting criticism. Additionally, the brain of narcissist is wired such that the individual is biased towards focusing and exaggerating their positives and dismissing/underestimating their negatives, which is another defective brain wiring. Further, the brain of narcissist is wired such that the individual is unable to weigh between the value of what others think about them and their own realistic evaluation to determine their identity. Furthermore, the brain of narcissist is wired such that the individual is unable to weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity. Such defective brain wirings may have been caused by one or more of genetic predisposition and environmental factors including dysfunctional parent, chronically cold and neglectful parental figures that are either indifferent to the child's accomplishments or spiteful/aggressive, exceedingly controlling parent/s causing the child to feel powerless and helpless, with a need to overcompensate, parents who exhibit narcissistic behaviors, society and the media, among others.
Different brain regions and neural network of the individual are responsible for narcissism. Neural network of a narcissist involves medial prefrontal cortex (MPFC), Right lateral pre frontal cortex (RLPFC) and nucleus accumbens (NA) or striatum. Narcissism maintenance is reflected in fronto striatal structural white matter anatomy, which involves brain regions such as MPFC, RLPFC and NA.
People with narcissism have reduced levels of regional grey matter volume in structures such as MPFC which is a hub for self-relevance stimuli and RLPFC which is a hub for overall control of emotions and decision making. They also have fewer connections in between MPFC and NA and RLPFC and amygdala. According to self-regulatory model of narcissism, narcissistic people use their inter-personal environment to obtain affirmation of their selves that they do not intrinsically generate. They also lack an ability to handle criticism and results in anger and violence. This neural network shows why they need external admiration and affirmation and other behaviours. Individuals with narcissism have very less connection between MPFC and nucleus accumbens. It is involved in self-referential processing that underlies cognitive processes associated with the self. Because narcissism must draw information from others, it stands to reason that the MPFC is recruited when processing information during self-evaluation. People with narcissism have less connection between MPFC and NA which results in seeking praise, attention or admiration from people. After decades of research on these brain areas it has been found that the heightened activity or more grey matter in MPFC, alone can't cure the problem of narcissism. Instead of that they have to strengthen their connection between MPFC and NA.
Neuroscience research on narcissism also shows that the inhibitory connection between RLPFC and amygdala is very weak. Because they don't have high activity in RLPFC and it also has less connection between amygdala, a narcissist behaves how he/she behaves. The moment criticism takes over, they start lacking the appraisal or attention from others and their connection between MPFC and NA controls that. When there is no attention or admiration from people, their emotional part of the brain gets activated and they show anger and frustration to get other's attention. Overall, the connection or white matter in between MPFC-NA and RLPFC-amygdala needs to be increased.
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The processor 102 may be any hardware which returns output by accepting signals, such as electrical signals as input. In one embodiment, processors 102 may include one or more processing units (CPUs). The processor(s) 102 may communicate with a number of peripheral devices via the bus system 104. The processor(s) 102 may be implemented as appropriate in hardware, computer-executable instructions, firmware, or combinations thereof. Computer-executable instruction or firmware implementations of the processor(s) 102 may include computer-executable or machine-executable instructions written in any suitable programming language to perform the various functions described.
Communications interface 110 may provide an interface to other communication networks and devices. The input devices 112 may include all possible types of devices and mechanisms for inputting information to system 100. The output devices 114 may include all possible types of devices and mechanisms for outputting information from the system 100. The system 100 may include memory that may store data and program instructions that are loadable and executable on the processor(s) 102, as well as data generated during the execution of these programs. The memory may be volatile, such as random access memory 106 and/or a disk drive or non-volatile memory 108.
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The activity module 200 may include a behavioral traits database 202, a collection of games 204, an actions database 206, a logging module 208, an assessment module 210 and a user interface module 212.
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With regards to low self esteem 214a, the associated information 216a may include information corresponding to the defective brain wirings (defects) 213a, 213b, 213c and 213d causing low self esteem (symptom of the defect), information about impact 213e of low self esteem 214a on a person, and a list 213f comprising one or more traits that may be confused with low self esteem 214a, among other information. Some or all of the associated information 216a may be displayed to the user of the activity module 200.
A first defective brain wiring 213a causing low self esteem 214a is the brain wiring causing a bias to attach more value to other's negative opinion of them than their own evaluation. A second defective brain wiring 213b causing low self esteem 214a causing bias towards focusing on what they lack rather than what they possess. A third defective brain wiring 213c causing low self esteem 214a is inability to weigh between what others think about them and their own realistic evaluation to determine their identity. A fourth defective brain wiring 213d causing low self esteem 214a is inability to weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity.
In an embodiment, the information corresponding to the first, second, third and the fourth defective brain wirings 213a, 213b, 213c and 213d causing low self esteem 214a enable the activity module 200 to select games, activities or actions to overcome low self esteem 214a.
In an embodiment, displaying the information corresponding to the defective brain wiring (defect) 213a, 213b, 213c and 213d causing low self esteem 214a helps the user in understanding the defects responsible for low self esteem 214a, thereby motivating the user to follow the instructions provided by the activity module 200.
Information about impact 213e of low self esteem 214a can include one or more of behaviours such as, tendency to compare oneself with others/set unrealistic expectations for self, self/environment-attribution bias, tendency to avoid situations that predict failure, repeated negative thoughts about oneself, low motivation to fulfill their goals/desires, defensiveness when merely being asked for an opinion, for an idea, or merely for their input on a decision, hyper vigilance, i.e. anxiety and fear of making a mistake, and are overly watchful of the behavior of others, lack of assertiveness or passive aggressiveness, among others.
List 213f of other traits that can be confused with low self esteem 214a include depression, social anxiety and submissiveness, among others.
In an embodiment, the activity module 200 displays the information corresponding to the brain rewiring that the activity module 200 is attempting to achieve to overcome the weak behavioral trait 214, thereby enabling the user to understand the actual goal he will be instructed to work towards, which in turn can overcome low self esteem 214a.
With regards to narcissism 214b, the associated information 216b may include information corresponding to the defective brain wirings (defects) 215a, 215b, 215c, 215d causing narcissism (symptom of the defect), information about impact 215e of narcissism 214a on a person, and a list 215e comprising one or more traits that may be confused with narcissism 214b, among other information. Some or all of the associated information 216b may be displayed to the user of the activity module 200.
A first defective brain wiring 215a causing narcissism 214b is the brain wiring causing bias towards seeking praise, attention and admiration from other people, while rejecting criticism. A second defective brain wiring 215b causing narcissism 214b is the brain wiring causing bias towards focusing and exaggerating their positives and dismissing/underestimating their negatives. A third defective brain wiring 215c causing narcissism 214b is the brain wiring causing inability to weigh between the value of what others think about them and their own realistic evaluation to determine their identity. A fourth defective brain wiring 215d causing narcissism 214b is the brain wiring causing inability to weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity.
In an embodiment, the information corresponding to the first, second, third and fourth defective brain wirings 215a, 215b, 215c and 215d causing narcissism 214b enable the activity module 200 to select games, activities or actions to overcome narcissism 214b.
In an embodiment, displaying the information corresponding to the defective brain wiring (defect) 215a, 215b, 215c, 215d causing narcissism 214b helps the user in understanding the defects responsible for narcissism 214b, thereby motivating the user to follow the instructions provided by the activity module 200.
Information about impact 215e of narcissism 214b can include one or more of behaviours such as, seeking attention and self-preoccupation, manipulative, lying in situations when they think there is a threat for them to be proved wrong, arrogance, rudeness, abusiveness, sensitiveness to criticism, lack of empathy, self-righteousness, defensiveness, instability in relationships, □ displaying sense of entitlement in relationships, extremely controlling in relationships, fear of failure and preoccupation □ with material possessions and gains, among others.
List 215f of other traits that can be confused with narcissism 214b include self esteem, low empathy, anger and perfectionism, among others.
In an embodiment, the activity module 200 displays the information corresponding to the brain rewiring that the activity module 200 is attempting to achieve to overcome the weak behavioral trait 214, thereby enabling the user to understand the actual goal he will be instructed to work towards, which in turn can overcome narcissism 214b.
Collection of games 204
The activity module 200 includes a collection of digital games 204, which are played in a virtual world. Each of the games 204 is used by the activity module 200 based on the brain rewiring, which the game 204 is capable of achieving.
In an embodiment, with regards to low self esteem 214a, each game 204a-204d (may be referred to as game 204 or games 204) may include associated information 218. As an example, a game may be capable of achieving more than one type of brain rewiring. Alternatively, one single type of rewiring may be achieved through more than one game. Each game 204 includes data indicating the brain rewiring(s) 219, 225, 231 and 233 it is capable of achieving, so that the activity module 200 can opt to present a choice of one or more games, which has the capability to achieve the brain rewiring, which the activity module 200 is attempting to achieve.
The associated information 218 may further include instructions 221a to be followed by the user to play the game 204. The associated information 218 may additionally include one or more rules 223a. Examples of rules include rules for playing each game, rules to proceed to a higher level, scoring method in each level and time assigned to each level to reach the end of the level, among others.
In an embodiment, a higher level of the digital game 204 is unlocked based on predefined criteria.
In an embodiment, the higher level is unlocked upon repeatedly playing a previous level in the digital game 204 for a predefined number of times or duration of time.
In the example presented in
Game 204a is directed at rewiring 219 the brain to increase the ability to value their own positive opinions, qualities, needs and goals than others' evaluation of them. The game 204b is directed at rewiring 225 the brain to increase the ability to focus on their positives and accept their negatives through self-compassion. The game 204c is directed at rewiring 231 the brain to increase the ability to weigh between what others think about them and their own realistic evaluation to determine their identity. The game 204d is directed at rewiring 233 the brain to increase the ability to weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity.
Game 204a is designed to rewire the brain to increase the ability to value their own positive opinions, qualities, needs and goals than others' evaluation of them. Instruction 221a may include recommendation to play the game 204a for a minimum of fifteen minutes every day, as an example. The rules 223a may allow proceeding to a next level in the game 204a once a desired level of performance is achieved.
Game 204a may be selections game, wherein two words will be displayed and the user is instructed to pick the word that they think is most applicable to themselves or their personality. Further, two sentences will be shown about the word that they choose. One of which will be positive and the other, negative. The user is instructed to pick the positive statement related to the word that they chose. One example is provided below.
Words shown on screen: “Achiever” and “Educated”
At first the user needs to pick one word out of these two. Then there will be two facts shown to them which will be based on the words that they pick.
Scenario 1: If the user selects the word “education” then the following facts will be shown and they have to select one of the facts out of two facts which depends upon their own positive opinion
Game 204b may be designed to increase the ability to focus on their positives and accept their negatives through self-compassion 225. Instruction 221a may include recommendation to play the game 204b for at least a predefined duration for a predefined number of days. Rules 223a may allow proceeding to a next level in the game 204b once a desired level of performance is achieved.
Game 204b, may be a selection game, wherein a situation will be displayed and one statement from two categories will be chosen randomly and displayed. The user has to select one statement from the two giving preference for the statement that helps to give value to their own positive opinions, qualities and goals instead of relying on others' opinions and evaluations of them. One example is presented below:
Game 204c may be designed to increase the ability to weigh between what others think about them and their own realistic evaluation to determine their identity 231. Instruction 221a may include recommendation to play the game 204b for at least a predefined duration for a predefined number of days. Rules 223a may allow proceeding to a next level in the game 204b once a desired level of performance is achieved.
Game 204c, may be a facts game, wherein a situation will be displayed and the facts for the situation will be picked randomly from two categories listed below the situation. The user has to answer a question on the situation by selecting “Yes” or “No”. One example is presented below:
Game 204d may be designed to increase the ability to weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity 233. Instruction 221a may include recommendation to play the game 204b for at least a predefined duration for a predefined number of days. Rules 223a may allow proceeding to a next level in the game 204b once a desired level of performance is achieved.
Game 204d, may be a facts game, wherein a situation will be displayed and the facts for the situation will be picked randomly from two categories listed below the situation. The user has to answer a question on the situation by selecting “Yes” or “No”. One example is presented below:
In an embodiment, with regards to narcissism 214b, each game 204e-204h (may be referred to as game 204 or games 204) may include associated information 222. As an example, a game may be capable of achieving more than one type of brain rewiring. Alternatively, one single type of rewiring may be achieved through more than one game. Each game 204 includes data indicating the brain rewiring(s) 217, 235, 237, 239 it is capable of achieving, so that the activity module 200 can opt to present a choice of one or more games, which has the capability to achieve the brain rewiring, which the activity module 200 is attempting to achieve.
The associated information 222 may further include instructions 221b to be followed by the user to play the game 204. The associated information 222 may additionally include one or more rules 223b. Examples of rules include rules for playing each game, rules to proceed to a higher level, scoring method in each level and time assigned to each level to reach the end of the level, among others.
In the example presented in
Game 204e is directed at rewiring 217 the brain to increase the ability to stop seeking praise/attention/admiration from people and instead rely on their own self-evaluation/using real facts as proof of who they are. Game 204f is directed at rewiring 235 the brain to increase the ability to accept their real self that includes accepting both positives and negatives through self-compassion. Game 204g is directed at rewiring 237 the brain to increase the ability to weigh between the value of what others think about them and their own evaluation to determine their identity. Game 204h is directed at rewiring 239 the brain to increase the ability to weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity.
Game 204e is designed to rewire the brain to increase the ability to stop seeking praise/attention/admiration from people and instead rely on their own self-evaluation/using real facts as proof of who they are 217. Instruction 221b may include recommendation to play the games 204e for a minimum of fifteen minutes every day, as an example. The rules 223b may allow proceeding to a next level in the game 204e once a desired level of performance is achieved.
Game 204e may be selections game or a facts game, wherein a situation will be shown and one statement from each of two categories shown below the situation will be chosen randomly and displayed. The user has to select one statement from the two giving preference for the statement. One example is provided below:
Praise from Others
Game 204f is designed to rewire the brain to increase the ability to accept their real self that includes accepting both positives and negatives through self-compassion 235. Instruction 221b may include recommendation to play the games 204f for a minimum of fifteen minutes every day, as an example. The rules 223b may allow proceeding to a next level in the game 204f once a desired level of performance is achieved.
Game 204f may be selections game, wherein a situation will be shown and one statement from each of two categories shown below the situation will be chosen randomly and displayed. The user has to select one statement from the two giving preference for the statement. One example is provided below:
Game 204g is designed to rewire the brain to increase the ability to weigh between the value of what others think about them and their own realistic evaluation to determine their identity 237. Instruction 221b may include recommendation to play the games 204g for a minimum of fifteen minutes every day, as an example. The rules 223b may allow proceeding to a next level in the game 204g once a desired level of performance is achieved.
Game 204g may be facts game, wherein a situation will be shown and one statement from each of two categories shown below the situation will be chosen randomly and displayed. The user has to answer a question on the situation by selecting “Yes” or “No”. One example is provided below:
Game 204h is designed to rewire the brain to increase the ability to weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity 239. Instruction 221b may include recommendation to play the games 204g for a minimum of fifteen minutes every day, as an example. The rules 223b may allow proceeding to a next level in the game 204g once a desired level of performance is achieved.
Game 204h may be facts game, wherein a situation will be shown and one statement from each of two categories shown below the situation will be chosen randomly and displayed. The user has to answer a question on the situation by selecting “Yes” or “No”. One example is provided below:
The actions database 206 includes information corresponding to a plurality of real world activities or sets of real world activities. Real world activities may include activities that are performed in a real world environment, as opposed to the digital games played in the virtual world (ex: games included in the collection of games 204).
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A real world activity may be capable of achieving more than one type of brain rewiring. Alternatively, one type of rewiring may be achieved through one or more real world activities. Rewiring 219 and rewiring 231 may be achieved by real world activity 220a. One or more levels of real world activity 220a may be directed at achieving rewiring 219. Additionally, one or more levels of real world activity 220a may be directed at achieving rewiring 231. Likewise, rewiring 225 and rewiring 233 may be achieved by real world activity 220b. One or more levels of real world activity 220b may be directed at achieving rewiring 225. Further, one or more levels of real world activity 220b may be directed at achieving rewiring 233.
Each real world activity 220a and 220b may include associated information 224. Each real world activity 220a and 220b includes data indicating the brain rewiring(s) 219, 225, 231, 233 it is capable of achieving, so that the activity module 200 can opt to present a choice of one or more real world activities 220a and 220b, which has the capability to achieve the brain rewiring, which the activity module 200 is attempting to achieve.
The associated information 224 may further include instructions 227a to be followed by the user to perform the real world activity 220a or 220b or set of real world activities 220. The associated information 224 may additionally include one or more rules 229a. Examples of rules include rules to proceed to a higher level, scoring method in each level and time assigned to each level to reach the end of the level, among others.
The real world activity 220a may include plurality of levels. One or more of the levels of real world activity 220a may be directed at correcting the first defective brain wirings 219 by rewiring the brain to enable individuals to value their own positive opinions, qualities, needs and goals than others' evaluation of them. Further, one or more of the levels of real world activity 220a may be directed at correcting the third defective brain wiring 231 by rewiring the brain to enable individuals to weigh between what others think about them and their own realistic evaluation to determine their identity.
One or more appropriate levels, for example, level 1 and level 2, of real world activity 220a may be presented to the user after the user has participated in Game 204a at least to a predefined extent, which attempts to rewire 219 the first defective brain wiring 213a. Further, one or more appropriate levels, for example, level 3 and level 4 of real world activity 220a may be presented to the user after the user has participated in Game 204c at least to a predefined extent, attempts to rewire 231 the third defective brain wiring 213c. In yet another embodiment, real world activity 220a may be presented to the user after the user has participated in both the games Game 204a and Game 204c at least to a predefined extent.
Each level of the real world activity 220a may have an editable option where users can edit what is written and do what they think is feasible for that day. Whatever may be written should be saved as that alternative which will show up 5 times later. Instruction 227a may be provided for carrying out the levels of real world activity 220a every day. Further each level may have to be repeated three (3) times successfully, before the next level unlocks, according to rules 229a.
In a first level, the activity module 200 may provide instructions 227a, to choose a quiet place to sit in and close one's eyes and imagine in detail what is shown, which may include:
The activity module 200 may display each of the above actions in a sequence. Further, audio may be enabled for this level of real world activity 220a.
In a second level the activity module 200 may display the following tasks to be carried out, in a sequence:
On a second screen, the user may be provided with option, to enter the number of individuals who filled the above criteria in a box with numbers which the user can tap on, at the end of the day.
In a third level, the activity module 200 may display the following tasks to be carried out, in a sequence:
On a second screen, the user may be provided with a scale ranging from 1 to 10 (where 1 is least positive and 10 is extremely positive), wherein the user can rate his/her experience based on how happy and positive he/she felt about himself/herself. The users may be instructed to tap on the scale.
In a fourth level, the activity module 200 may display the following tasks to be carried out, in a sequence:
On a second screen, the user may be provided with a scale ranging from 1 to 10 (where 1 is least positive and 10 is extremely positive), wherein the user can rate his/her experience based on how satisfied and positive he/she felt about himself/herself. The users may be instructed to tap on the scale.
The real world activity 220b may include plurality of levels. One or more of the levels of real world activity 220b may be directed at correcting the second defective brain wiring 225 by rewiring the brain to enable individuals to focus on their positives and accept their negatives through self-compassion. Further, one or more of the levels of real world activity 220b may be directed at correcting the fourth defective brain wiring 233 by rewiring the brain to enable individuals to weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity.
One or more appropriate levels, for example, level 1 and level 2, of real world activity 220b may be presented to the user after the user has participated in Game 204b at least to a predefined extent, which attempts to rewire 225 the second defective brain wiring 213b. Further, one or more appropriate levels, for example, level 3 and level 4 of real world activity 220b may be presented to the user after the user has participated in Game 204d at least to a predefined extent, attempts to rewire 233 the fourth defective brain wiring 213d. In yet another embodiment, real world activity 220b may be presented to the user after the user has participated in both the games Game 204b and Game 204d at least to a predefined extent.
Each level of the real world activity 220b may have an editable option where users can edit what is written and do what they think is feasible for that day. Whatever may be written should be saved as that alternative which will show up 5 times later. Instruction 227a may be provided for carrying out the levels of real world activity 220b every day. Further each level may have to be repeated three (3) times successfully, before the next level unlocks, according to rules 229a.
In a first level, the activity module 200 may provide instructions 227a, to choose a quiet place to sit in and close one's eyes and imagine in detail what is shown, which may include:
The activity module 200 may display each of the above actions in a sequence. Further, audio may be enabled for this level of real world activity 220b.
In a second level the activity module 200 may display the following tasks to be carried out, in a sequence:
On a second screen, the user may be provided with option, to enter the number of individuals who filled the above criteria in a box with numbers which the user can tap on, at the end of the day.
In a third level, the activity module 200 may display the following tasks to be carried out, in a sequence:
On a second screen, the user may be provided with a scale ranging from 1 to 10 (where 1 is least positive and 10 is extremely positive), wherein the user can rate his/her experience based on how happy and positive he/she felt about himself/herself. The users may be instructed to tap on the scale.
In a fourth level, the activity module 200 may display the following tasks to be carried out, in a sequence:
On a second screen, the user may be provided with a scale ranging from 1 to 10 (where 1 is least positive and 10 is extremely positive), wherein the user can rate his/her experience based on how satisfied and positive he/she felt about himself/herself. The users may be instructed to tap on the scale.
In a fifth level, the activity module 200 may provide instruction to mentor another individual who has low self-esteem (and who wants to change) and guide them on the skills that the user has learned. This person could be the user's friend/family member or colleague.
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Each real world activity 220c and/or 220d may include associated information 226. As an example, a real world activity may be capable of achieving more than one type of brain rewiring. Alternatively, one type of rewiring may be achieved through one or more real world activities. Each real world activity 220c/220d includes data indicating the brain rewiring(s) 217, 235, 237, 239 it is capable of achieving, so that the activity module 200 can opt to present a choice of one or more real world activities 220c/220d, which has the capability to achieve the brain rewiring, which the activity module 200 is attempting to achieve.
The associated information 226 may further include instructions 227b to be followed by the user to perform the real world activity 220c/220d or a set of real world activities 220. The associated information 226 may additionally include one or more rules 229b. Examples of rules include rules to proceed to a higher level, scoring method in each level and time assigned to each level to reach the end of the level, among others.
The real world activity 220c may include plurality of levels. One or more of the levels of real world activity 220c may be directed at correcting the first defective brain wirings 217 by rewiring the brain to enable individuals to stop seeking praise/attention/admiration from people and instead rely on their own self-evaluation using real facts as proof of who they are. Further, one or more of the levels of real world activity 220c may be directed at correcting the third defective brain wiring 237 by rewiring the brain to enable individuals to weigh between the value of what others think about them and their own realistic evaluation to determine their identity.
One or more appropriate levels, for example, level 1 and level 2, of real world activity 220c may be presented to the user after the user has participated in Game 204e at least to a predefined extent, which attempts to rewire 217 the first defective brain wiring 215a. Further, one or more appropriate levels, for example, level 3 and level 4 of real world activity 220c may be presented to the user after the user has participated in Game 204g at least to a predefined extent, attempts to rewire 237 the third defective brain wiring 215c. In yet another embodiment, real world activity 220c may be presented to the user after the user has participated in both the games Game 204e and Game 204g at least to a predefined extent.
Each level of the real world activity 220c may have an editable option where users can edit what is written and do what they think is feasible for that day. Whatever may be written should be saved as that alternative which will show up 5 times later. Instruction 227b may be provided for carrying out the levels of real world activity 220c every day. Further each level may have to be repeated three (3) times successfully, before the next level unlocks, according to rules 229b.
In a first level, the activity module 200 may provide instructions 227b, to choose a quiet place to sit in and close one's eyes and imagine in detail what is shown, which may include:
The activity module 200 may display each of the above actions in a sequence. Further, audio may be enabled for this level of real world activity 220c.
In a second level the activity module 200 may display the following tasks to be carried out, in a sequence:
On a second screen, the user may be provided with option, to enter the number of individuals who filled the above criteria in a box with numbers which the user can tap on, at the end of the day.
In a third level, the activity module 200 may display the following tasks to be carried out, in a sequence:
On a second screen, the user may be provided with a scale ranging from 1 to 10 (where 1 is least positive and 10 is extremely positive), wherein the user can rate his/her experience based on how happy and positive he/she felt about himself/herself. The users may be instructed to tap on the scale.
In a fourth level, the activity module 200 may display the following tasks to be carried out, in a sequence:
On a second screen, the user may be provided with a scale ranging from 1 to 10 (where 1 is least positive and 10 is extremely positive), wherein the user can rate his/her experience based on how satisfied and positive he/she felt about himself/herself. The users may be instructed to tap on the scale.
The real world activity 220d may include plurality of levels. One or more of the levels of real world activity 220d may be directed at correcting the second defective brain wiring 235 by rewiring the brain to enable individuals to accept their real self that includes accepting both positives and negatives through self-compassion. Further, one or more of the levels of real world activity 220d may be directed at correcting the fourth defective brain wiring 239 by rewiring the brain to enable individuals to weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity.
One or more appropriate levels, for example, level 1 and level 2, of real world activity 220d may be presented to the user after the user has participated in Game 204f at least to a predefined extent, which attempts to rewire 235 the second defective brain wiring 215b. Further, one or more appropriate levels, for example, level 3 and level 4 of real world activity 220d may be presented to the user after the user has participated in Game 204h at least to a predefined extent, attempts to rewire 239 the fourth defective brain wiring 215d. In yet another embodiment, real world activity 220d may be presented to the user after the user has participated in both the games Game 204f and Game 204h at least to a predefined extent.
Each level of the real world activity 220d may have an editable option where users can edit what is written and do what they think is feasible for that day. Whatever may be written should be saved as that alternative which will show up 5 times later. Instruction 227b may be provided for carrying out the levels of real world activity 220d every day. Further each level may have to be repeated three (3) times successfully, before the next level unlocks, according to rules 229b.
In a first level, the activity module 200 may provide instructions 227b, to choose a quiet place to sit in and close one's eyes and imagine in detail what is shown, which may include:
The activity module 200 may display each of the above actions in a sequence. Further, audio may be enabled for this level of real world activity 220d.
In a second level the activity module 200 may display the following tasks to be carried out, in a sequence:
On a second screen, the user may be provided with option, to enter the number of individuals who filled the above criteria in a box with numbers which the user can tap on, at the end of the day.
In a third level, the activity module 200 may display the following tasks to be carried out, in a sequence:
On a second screen, the user may be provided with a scale ranging from 1 to 10 (where 1 is least positive and 10 is extremely positive), wherein the user can rate his/her experience based on how happy and positive he/she felt about himself/herself. The users may be instructed to tap on the scale.
In a fourth level, the activity module 200 may display the following tasks to be carried out, in a sequence:
On a second screen, the user may be provided with a scale ranging from 1 to 10 (where 1 is least positive and 10 is extremely positive), wherein the user can rate his/her experience based on how satisfied and positive he/she felt about himself/herself. The users may be instructed to tap on the scale.
In a fifth level, the activity module 200 may provide instruction to mentor another individual who is narcissist (and who wants to change) and guide them on the skills that the user has learned. This person could be the user's friend/family member or colleague.
In an embodiment, the logging module 208 enables logging of the activities (ex: games, real world activities and other actions) performed by the user. The logging module 208 may record information corresponding to the activities performed by the user. The information may include one or more of, time of performance, date of performance, quantum of performance, success or failure consequent to an attempt to perform, and extent of success in performing the action, among others. The user may provide input that an activity has been performed. Such input may be used to log the activity in the logging module 208. Alternatively, the logging module 208 may be configured to automatically log the performance of an activity upon detection that the activity has been performed.
The assessment module 210 of the activity module 200 is configured to determine the performance of a user in each activity the user performs. The assessment module 210 may determine the user's score for each game and at each level in a game based on the log available in the logging module 208. Further, the assessment module 210 analyzes performance of the user in the real world activities and determines scores of each level of real world activity based on the log that is present in the logging module 208. The assessment module 210 may also determine status of the one or more behavioral trait 214 or the brain wiring causing the trait, after engaging in the activities, based on performance of activities suggested by the activity module 200.
The user interface module 212 may be configured to receive input from the user and display content to the user. The content displayed, can be, as an example, games, images, instructions, rules, information, haptic feedback and sound, among others.
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At step 510, verification is made to determine whether the user can proceed to playing at least one other digital game 204b in the virtual world directed to rewire the second defective brain wiring 213b. In case it is determined that user can proceed, then at step 512 the user is enabled to participate/play digital games 204b, which is played in a virtual world. The digital game 204b is instrumental in rewiring 225 the second defective brain wiring 213b, whose symptom is exhibition of low self esteem 214a. Preferably, the user is allowed to proceed to playing at least one other digital game 204b upon participating in the game(s) instrumental in rewiring 219 the first defective wiring 213a at least to a predefined extent, which is determined based on the desired rewiring.
At step 514, verification is made to determine whether the user can proceed to perform one or more appropriate levels of real world activities 220b. In case it is determined that user can proceed, then at step 516, instructions are provided to the user to enable the user to perform the appropriate levels of real world activity/activities 220b. Preferably, the user is allowed to perform or instructed to begin performing appropriate levels of real world activities 220b upon participating in the digital game(s) 204b at least to a predefined extent, which is determined based on the desired rewiring. The real world activity 220b is instrumental in rewiring 225 the second defective brain wiring 213b, whose symptom is exhibition of low self esteem 214a.
At step 518, verification is made to determine whether the user can proceed to playing at least one other digital game 204c in the virtual world directed to rewire the third defective brain wiring 213c. In case it is determined that user can proceed, then at step 520 the user is enabled to participate/play digital games 204c, which is played in a virtual world. The digital game 204c is instrumental in rewiring 231 the third defective brain wiring 213c, whose symptom is exhibition of low self esteem 214a. Preferably, the user is allowed to proceed to playing digital game 204c upon participating in the game(s) instrumental in rewiring 225 the second defective wiring 213b at least to a predefined extent, which is determined based on the desired rewiring.
At step 522, verification is made to determine whether the user can proceed to perform one or more appropriate levels of real world activities 220a. In case it is determined that user can proceed, then at step 524, instructions are provided to the user to enable the user to perform the appropriate levels of real world activity/activities 220a. Preferably, the user is allowed to perform or instructed to begin performing appropriate levels of real world activities 220a upon participating in the digital game(s) 204c at least to a predefined extent, which is determined based on the desired rewiring. The real world activity 220a is instrumental in rewiring 231 the third defective brain wiring 213c, whose symptom is exhibition of low self esteem 214a.
At step 526, verification is made to determine whether the user can proceed to playing at least one other digital game 204d in the virtual world directed to rewire the fourth defective brain wiring 213d. In case it is determined that user can proceed, then at step 528 the user is enabled to participate/play digital games 204d, which is played in a virtual world. The digital game 204d is instrumental in rewiring 233 the fourth defective brain wiring 213d, whose symptom is exhibition of low self esteem 214a. Preferably, the user is allowed to proceed to playing digital game 204d upon participating in the game(s) instrumental in rewiring 231 the third defective wiring 213c at least to a predefined extent, which is determined based on the desired rewiring.
At step 530, verification is made to determine whether the user can proceed to perform one or more appropriate levels of real world activities 220b. In case it is determined that user can proceed, then at step 532, instructions are provided to the user to enable the user to perform the appropriate levels of real world activity/activities 220b. Preferably, the user is allowed to perform or instructed to begin performing appropriate levels of real world activities 220b upon participating in the digital game(s) 204d at least to a predefined extent, which is determined based on the desired rewiring. The real world activity 220b is instrumental in rewiring 233 the fourth defective brain wiring 213d, whose symptom is exhibition of low self esteem 214a.
Referring to the step (502) of receiving a selection indicating low self esteem 214a, the user may be provided an option to select a behavioral trait that he would like to overcome. The activity module 200 may provide or recommend an option to select at least one weak behavioral trait to work on. The user may select at least one behavioral trait 214 that the user thinks he needs to work on, from a list of behavioural traits that may be displayed to the user via the user interface module 212. Alternatively, the user may input answers in response to a set of questions displayed to the user, which may determine what type of weak behavioral trait 214 the user may have.
Upon selection of low self esteem 214a, the activity module 200 may display a list 213f of other behavioural traits that can be confused with low self esteem 214a, so that the user can select a more appropriate behavioral trait 214, which he desires to work on. The activity module 200 may further display the information corresponding to the brain wirings (defect) 213a, 213b, 213c, 213d causing the behavioural trait 214. The first defective brain wiring 213a causes bias attach more value to other's negative opinion of them than their own evaluation. The second defective brain wiring 213b causes bias towards focusing on what they lack rather than what they possess. The third defective brain wiring 213c causes inability to weigh between what others think about them and their own realistic evaluation to determine their identity. The fourth defective brain wiring 213d causes □ weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity.
The activity module 200 may additionally display information about impact 213e of low self esteem 214a to the user. In addition, the activity module 200 may display information corresponding to the brain rewiring 219, 225, 231 and 233 that the activity module 200 is attempting to achieve to overcome low self esteem 214a. Rewiring 219 of the first defective brain wiring 213a results in individuals' increased ability to value their own positive opinions, qualities, needs and goals than others' evaluation of them. Rewiring 225 of the second defective brain wiring 213b results in increased ability to focus on their positives and accept their negatives through self-compassion. Rewiring 231 of the third defective brain wiring 213c results in increased ability to weigh between what others think about them and their own realistic evaluation to determine their identity. Rewiring 233 of the fourth defective brain wiring 213d results in increased ability to weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity.
Furthermore, the activity module 200 may display the information corresponding to the causes (genetic or environmental) that resulted in the defective brain wirings (defect) 213a, 213b, 213c and 213d.
Referring to the step (504) of enabling the user to play at least one digital game in the virtual world directed to rewire the first defective brain wiring 213a, the activity module 200 may select one or more digital games based on the capability of the digital games to achieve the desired brain rewiring 219.
The activity module 200 may provide a choice (one or more games) of games, from which the user may select. The activity module 200 may even indicate the effectiveness of each of the games in achieving the desired brain rewiring 219 or an aspect of rewiring.
In an embodiment, the activity module 200 is configured to recommend a plurality of games 204, wherein the recommendation indicates each of the games' 204 effectiveness to achieve the desired brain rewiring 219 or an aspect of rewiring.
The activity module 200 allows the user to play the selected game. The logging module 208 may log the performance of the user. The assessment module 210 may determine the performance scores using the log in the logging module 208. Further, based on the respective rules 223a, the user is either allowed or denied access to other levels of the game 204.
Referring to step 506, the activity module 200 verifies whether the user can proceed to perform one or more appropriate levels of real world activities 220a. Preferably, the activity module 200 recommends appropriate levels of real world activities 220, after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game(s) 204. Desired extent of performance can be, as an example, levels completed, score reached and duration over which the game 204 was played.
In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends (step 508) participating in one or more levels of real world activity 220a or a part thereof, after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game 204a. Desired extent of performance can be, as an example, levels completed, score reached and duration over which the game(s) were played.
In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in a level or part of real world activity (ex: level of real world activity 220a) after the user has performed to a desired extent in a level of the digital game (ex: level of digital game 204a), wherein the level of the digital game prepares the user to participate in the level or part of the real world activity.
In an embodiment, the activity module 200 is configured to recommend a plurality of real world activities or sets of real world activities 220, wherein the recommendation indicates each of the real world activities' or sets of real world activities' 220 effectiveness to achieve the desired brain rewiring.
The logging module 208 may log the performance of the user. The assessment module 210 may determine the performance scores using the log in the logging module 208. Further, based on the rules 229a, the user is either allowed or denied access to other levels of the real world activities or sets of real world activities.
Referring to step 510, the activity module 200 verifies whether the user can proceed to playing at least one or more other digital games in the virtual world directed to rewire the second defective brain wiring 213b.
In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in digital games directed to rewire the second defective brain wiring 213b after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game(s) directed to rewire the first defective brain wiring 213a.
In another embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in digital games directed to rewire the second defective brain wiring 213b after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game(s) and one or more levels of real world activity/activities 220a directed to rewire the first defective brain wiring 213a.
The activity module 200, based on the verification, enables (step 512) the user to play/participate in at least one other digital game 204b in the virtual world directed to rewire the second defective brain wiring.
Referring to step 514, the activity module 200 verifies whether the user can proceed to perform one or more appropriate levels of real world activity/activities 220b directed to rewire 225 the second defective brain wiring 213b. In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends (steps 514, 516) participating in real world activity 220b or part thereof after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game 204b.
In another embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in digital game 204b after the user has performed to a desired extent in a level of the digital game 204a.
Referring to step 518, the activity module 200 verifies whether the user can proceed to playing at least one or more other digital games in the virtual world directed to rewire the third defective brain wiring 213c.
In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in digital games directed to rewire the third defective brain wiring 213c after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game(s) directed to rewire the second defective brain wiring 213b.
Referring to step 522, the activity module 200 verifies whether the user can proceed to perform one or more appropriate levels of real world activity/activities 220a directed to rewire 231 the third defective brain wiring 213c. In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in real world activity 220a or part thereof after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game 204c.
In another embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in digital game 204c after the user has performed to a desired extent in a level of the digital game 204b.
Referring to step 526, the activity module 200 verifies whether the user can proceed to playing at least one or more other digital games in the virtual world directed to rewire the fourth defective brain wiring 213d.
In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in digital games directed to rewire the fourth defective brain wiring 213d after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game(s) directed to rewire the third defective brain wiring 213c.
Referring to step 530. the activity module 200 verifies whether the user can proceed to perform one or more appropriate levels of real world activity/activities 220b directed to rewire 233 the fourth defective brain wiring 213d. In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in real world activity 220b or part thereof after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game 204d.
In another embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in digital game 204d after the user has performed to a desired extent in a level of the digital game 204c.
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At step 610, verification is made to determine whether the user can proceed to playing at least one other digital game 204f in the virtual world directed to rewire a second defective brain wiring 215b. In case it is determined that user can proceed, then at step 612 the user is enabled to participate/play digital games 204f, which is played in a virtual world. The digital game 204f is instrumental in rewiring 235 the second defective brain wiring 215b, whose symptom is exhibition of narcissism 214b. Preferably, the user is allowed to proceed to playing at least one other digital game 204f upon participating in the game(s) instrumental in rewiring 217 the first defective wiring 215a at least to a predefined extent, which is determined based on the desired rewiring.
At step 614, verification is made to determine whether the user can proceed to perform one or more appropriate levels of real world activities 220d. In case it is determined that user can proceed, then at step 616, instructions are provided to the user to enable the user to perform the appropriate levels of real world activity/activities 220d. Preferably, the user is allowed to perform or instructed to begin performing appropriate real world activities 220d upon participating in the digital game(s) 204f at least to a predefined extent, which is determined based on the desired rewiring. The real world activity 220d is instrumental in rewiring 235 the second defective brain wiring 215b, whose symptom is exhibition of narcissism 214b.
At step 618, verification is made to determine whether the user can proceed to playing at least one other digital game 204g in the virtual world directed to rewire the third defective brain wiring 215c. In case it is determined that user can proceed, then at step 620 the user is enabled to participate/play digital games 204g, which is played in a virtual world. The digital game 204g is instrumental in rewiring 237 the third defective brain wiring 215c, whose symptom is exhibition of narcissism 214b. Preferably, the user is allowed to proceed to playing digital game 204g upon participating in the game(s) instrumental in rewiring 235 the second defective wiring 215b at least to a predefined extent, which is determined based on the desired rewiring.
At step 622, verification is made to determine whether the user can proceed to perform one or more appropriate levels of real world activities 220c. In case it is determined that user can proceed, then at step 624, instructions are provided to the user to enable the user to perform the appropriate levels of real world activity/activities 220c. Preferably, the user is allowed to perform or instructed to begin performing appropriate levels of real world activities 220c upon participating in the digital game(s) 204g at least to a predefined extent, which is determined based on the desired rewiring. The real world activity 220c is instrumental in rewiring 237 the third defective brain wiring 215c, whose symptom is exhibition of narcissism 214b.
At step 626, verification is made to determine whether the user can proceed to playing at least one other digital game 204h in the virtual world directed to rewire the fourth defective brain wiring 215d. In case it is determined that user can proceed, then at step 628 the user is enabled to participate/play digital games 204h, which is played in a virtual world. The digital game 204h is instrumental in rewiring 239 the fourth defective brain wiring 215d, whose symptom is exhibition of narcissism 214b. Preferably, the user is allowed to proceed to playing digital game 204h upon participating in the game(s) instrumental in rewiring 237 the third defective wiring 215c at least to a predefined extent, which is determined based on the desired rewiring.
At step 630, verification is made to determine whether the user can proceed to perform one or more appropriate levels of real world activities 220d. In case it is determined that user can proceed, then at step 632, instructions are provided to the user to enable the user to perform the appropriate levels of real world activity/activities 220d. Preferably, the user is allowed to perform or instructed to begin performing appropriate levels of real world activities 220d upon participating in the digital game(s) 204h at least to a predefined extent, which is determined based on the desired rewiring. The real world activity 220d is instrumental in rewiring 239 the fourth defective brain wiring 215d, whose symptom is exhibition of narcissism 214b.
Referring to step 602, upon selection of narcissism 214b, the activity module 200 may display a list 215f of other behavioural traits that can be confused with narcissism 214b, so that the user can select a more appropriate behavioral trait 214, which he desires to work on. The activity module 200 may further display the information corresponding to the brain wirings (defect) 215a, 215b, 215c, 215d causing the behavioral trait 214. The first defective brain wiring 215a causes bias towards seeking praise, attention and admiration from other people, while rejecting criticism. The second defective brain wiring 215b causes biased towards focusing and exaggerating their positives and dismissing/underestimating their negatives. The third defective brain wiring 215c causes inability to weigh between the value of what others think about them and their own evaluation to determine their identity. The fourth defective brain wiring 215d causes inability to weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity.
The activity module 200 may additionally display information about impact 215e of narcissism 214b to the user. In addition, the activity module 200 may display information corresponding to the brain rewiring 217, 235, 237 and 239 that the activity module 200 is attempting to achieve to overcome narcissism 214b. Rewiring 217 of the first defective brain wiring 215a results in individuals' increased ability to stop seeking praise/attention/admiration from people and instead rely on their own self-evaluation/using real facts as proof of who they are. Rewiring 235 of the second defective brain wiring 215b results in increased ability to accept their real self that includes accepting both positives and negatives through self-compassion. Rewiring 237 of the third defective brain wiring 215c results in increased ability to weigh between the value of what others think about them and their own realistic evaluation to determine their identity. Rewiring 239 of the fourth defective brain wiring 215d results in increased ability to weigh between their positives and negatives to determine their overall identity.
Furthermore, the activity module 200 may display the information corresponding to the causes (genetic or environmental) that resulted in the defective brain wirings (defect) 215a, 215b, 215c and 215d.
Referring to the step (604) of enabling the user to play at least one digital game in the virtual world directed to rewire the first defective brain wiring 215a, the activity module 200 may select one or more digital games based on the capability of the digital games to achieve the desired brain rewiring 217.
Referring to step 606, the activity module 200 verifies whether the user can proceed to perform one or more levels of real world activities 220c. Preferably, the activity module 200 recommends appropriate levels of real world activities 220c after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game(s) 204e. Desired extent of performance can be, as an example, levels completed, score reached and duration over which the game was played.
In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends (step 608) participating in one or more levels of real world activity 220c or a part thereof, after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game 204e.
Referring to step 610, the activity module 200 verifies whether the user can proceed to playing at least one or more other digital games in the virtual world directed to rewire the second defective brain wiring 215b.
In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in digital games directed to rewire the second defective brain wiring 215b after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game(s) directed to rewire 217 the first defective brain wiring 215a.
In another embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in digital game 204f directed to rewire the second defective brain wiring 215b after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game(s) and one or more levels of real world activity/activities 220c directed to rewire the first defective brain wiring 215a.
The activity module 200, based on the verification, enables (step 612) the user to play/participate in at least one other digital game 204f in the virtual world directed to rewire the second defective brain wiring.
Referring to step 614, the activity module 200 verifies whether the user can proceed to perform one or more appropriate levels of real world activity/activities 220d directed to rewire 235 the second defective brain wiring 215b. In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends (steps 614, 616) participating in real world activity 220d or part thereof after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game 204f.
In another embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in digital game 204f after the user has performed to a desired extent in a level of the digital game 204e.
Referring to step 618, the activity module 200 verifies whether the user can proceed to playing at least one or more other digital games in the virtual world directed to rewire the third defective brain wiring 215c.
In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in digital games directed to rewire the third defective brain wiring 215c after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game(s) directed to rewire the second defective brain wiring 215b.
Referring to step 622, the activity module 200 verifies whether the user can proceed to perform one or more appropriate levels of real world activity/activities 220c directed to rewire 235 the third defective brain wiring 215c. In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in real world activity 220c or part thereof after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game 204g.
In another embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in digital game 204g after the user has performed to a desired extent in a level of the digital game 204f.
Referring to step 626, the activity module 200 verifies whether the user can proceed to playing at least one or more other digital games in the virtual world directed to rewire the fourth defective brain wiring 215d.
In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in digital games directed to rewire the fourth defective brain wiring 215d after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game(s) directed to rewire the third defective brain wiring 215c.
Referring to step 630, the activity module 200 verifies whether the user can proceed to perform one or more appropriate levels of real world activity/activities 220d directed to rewire 239 the fourth defective brain wiring 215d. In an embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in real world activity 220d or part thereof after the user has performed to a desired extent in the digital game 204h.
In another embodiment, the activity module 200 recommends participating in digital game 204h after the user has performed to a desired extent in a level of the digital game 204g.
Additionally, the activity module 200 may provide instruction to perform mind actions, physical actions and dietary actions.
Each of the physical and dietary actions may have effect on one or more hormones corresponding to one or more traits, among others. While executing the physical action the energy expended in the body is more compared to the energy expended while playing brain game. Similarly, the mind action may involve thinking about the specific trait in a way which may change the structure of the brain by changing the Axons, Receptors and/or the number of Neurons. The dietary action may include consuming specific foods which changes one or more hormone levels.
The real world, mind, physical and dietary activities are carried out in a real environment. Automated instructions are provided as to when and how the activities may have to be carried out. Further, there may be instructions that one or more of the real world activities may have to be carried out simultaneously with the brain games and one or more of the activities may have to be carried out prior to or after engaging in brain game (digital games) and performing to a desired extent.
In an embodiment, upon selecting a behavioral trait, the activity module 200 provides a scale operable by the user to select a position on the scale. The position may be indicative of the user's perception of how impatient or lazy he is or how low trust issues does he have. Improvement in eradication of low self esteem or narcissism resulting from the rewiring of the brain achieved by the performance of the activities (virtual games or real world activities) enabled by the activity module 200 is reflected on the scale. Degradation of improvement in eradication of low self esteem or narcissism resulting from the degradation of the rewiring of the brain due to premature halt in performance of the activities (virtual games or real world activities) enabled by the activity module 200 is also reflected on the scale.
The games and the real world activities change the neural connections in the brain. When these activities are carried out repeatedly, new neural connections are formed (brain plasticity) but if one stops carrying out these activities prematurely then slowly the neural connections die.
The processes described above is described as sequence of steps, this was done solely for the sake of illustration. Accordingly, it is contemplated that some steps may be added, some steps may be omitted, the order of the steps may be re-arranged, or some steps may be performed simultaneously.
The example embodiments described herein may be implemented in an operating environment comprising software installed on a computer, in hardware, or in a combination of software and hardware.
Although embodiments have been described with reference to specific example embodiments, it will be evident that various modifications and changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the system and method described herein. Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.
Many alterations and modifications of the present invention will no doubt become apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art after having read the foregoing description. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. It is to be understood that the description above contains many specifications, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention but as merely providing illustrations of some of the personally preferred embodiments of this invention.
This application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/931,868 filed Nov. 4, 2015 entitled SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING A USER TO OVERCOME WEAK BEHAVIORAL TRAITS, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. Benefits of priorities to all related applications are claimed.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| Parent | 14931868 | Nov 2015 | US |
| Child | 15213423 | US |
