By mentality, I mean thinking instead of reacting.
Computer role playing games, racing games, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Wii Fit really help those who play develop amazing dexterity and hand-eye coordination. They are faster noticing things, but in my experience seem to be slower focusing on a subject in real life. Multitasking in a game is great, but in real life it is not so easy.
Take a student who is learning to drive. They must know and experience how to steer, break, accelerate, signal, turn and if the vehicle is a standard shift, then they need to know how to use the clutch and shifter. This is not so easy for many students. They also have to check up to two blocks ahead, rear view mirror check, shoulder check and mirror check if turning, watch for kids, stop signs and stop lights, learn how to navigate a traffic circle and much more. A couple of "much more" items are learning how to deal with distractions and learning how to park. They must learn stopping distance based on road conditions, speed, tires, vehicle weight, balance, center of gravity, wide or narrow track, and whether a hard stop is in a straight line or in a turn.

Well now I'm on a driver education topic, so I'll end this topic and start a driver ed topic, which will be to do with driver distraction variables.

Cheers - Mike