Does greater immersion in virtual reality lead to a better experience?

(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News) Contrary to current industry trends to develop more immersive virtual reality systems, a new study found that a more immersive environment or the presence of real-world distractions could have surprising effects on a participant's recall, description of the virtual encounter, and how positive they feel about the experience.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news