Although this research focused on college students, computer and video game playing could have similar effects on children and help to develop the skills for occupations that require expertise in divided visual attention (e.g., instrument flying, military activities, and air traffic control). However, there is no research that actually documents a link between video game playing, atten- tional skills, and success in academic performance or specific occupations. Fur- thermore, much of the research on the impact of computer games on cognitive skills has only measured the effects of game playing immediately after practice, and does not address questions about the cumulative impact of interactive games on cognition.