Cognitive and Psychological Dynamics of Augmented and Virtual Reality: Analyzing Neural and Behavioral Impacts
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Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mental HealthAbstract
Augmented Reality (AR), together with Virtual Reality (VR), transforms digital environment interactions of people, thus influencing human emotions along with behaviour and cognitive functions. Nevertheless, AR and VR technologies enhance training capabilities and therapy treatments and education programmes while simultaneously creating cognitive overloads and addiction problems which cause people to disconnect psychologically from reality. Complete ethical evaluations of AR and VR need to happen before these technologies can change perceptions and decision-making because improper testing could result in manipulation and mental health problems. The research combines evidence from technology with psychological and neuroscience sciences to present both strengths and weaknesses of immersive user experiences. Appropriate innovation and user awareness will enable AR and VR to maintain their status as advancement tools instead of risk factors for harm in the future.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2454.8650.202504
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