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The NASA Pilot Stress Test or Flight Simulator trains pilots to stay focused on their task and also helps them become more attentive and not bored in their flight work . These tests are important to keep drivers focused. This technology is now used daily. One of them is a treatment for people suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or also called ADHD. ADHD is a disorder that a person may suffer from, in which they are distracted by certain sounds and have difficulty paying attention when someone is speaking to them. It's as if the person lives in their own little world. In 2003, CyberLearning Technology launched the SMART BrainGames system. SMART stands for Self-Control and Regulation Training. SMART BrainGames system allows us to have better direction, speed and control of the game. For example, when we play a racing game, the user or player must maintain their speed and control to get the best time and the highest score on the leaderboard. A person with ADHD can use the SMART BrainGames system to help them focus more on what they are doing, in this case, the game, rather than any other sounds that might actually distract them. The technology that supports the SMART BrainGames system is biofeedback technology. Biofeedback technology was introduced in the 1970s. These games from NASA can train anyone from children to adults; specifically for those who suffer from ADHD. One of the devices used in the treatment involves connecting a computer to the person's brain using an EEG sensor. The EEG sensor is placed on the user's scalp. The user will then take control...... middle of paper ......der in a fun way, like playing games. Works Cited "CVSRF Advanced Concepts Flight Simulator". Aeronautical System Division.arc.nasa.gov. Np, and Web. May 19, 2014. “A real eye-catcher.” NTRSNASA. Np, and Web. May 19, 2014. .Rick, Hodges. “Video games for ADHD: Developing better concentration with fun alternative treatments.” Additude Mag. Np, and Web. May 19, 2014. .SMART BrainGames Technologies for ADHD. Youtube. Np, and Web. May 20, 2014. .Smart Brain Technologies (NASA Destination Tomorrow) - Neurofeedback ADD ADHD video game. Youtube. Np, and Web. May 19 2014. .