Essays about: "Cognitive Game theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words Cognitive Game theory.

1. 1. VIDEO GAME-BASED LANGUAGE LEARNING AND LITERACY A systematic review of the current state of research on video game-based learning and language learning

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Oscar Holst; [2023-02-01]
   Keywords : game-based learning; language learning; literacy;

   Abstract : Over the last decades, the video game medium has become increasingly popular-ized and technologically advanced. Consequently, the learning sciences have started to investigate the pedagogical potential of this medium. Literacy researchers have argued that unique features of the video game medium offer possibilities for effective language learning. READ MORE

3. 2. Assemblage of base building mechanics and narrative in Subnautica

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

   Author : Matilda Lindell; Mohammed Tamim; [2023]
   Keywords : Assemblage; Base building; Close reading; Cognitive narratology; Emergent narrative; Survival games;

   Abstract : The goal of this thesis is to answer the question of how does Subnautica (Unknown Worlds Entertainment, 2018) incorporate base building mechanics into its narrative progression? This research was conducted using a close reading methodology for the purpose of closely examining the key points of interest. The two authors conducted individual playthroughs of the game where they looked at the base building mechanics and narrative in Subnautica (Unknown Worlds Entertainment, 2018) using a lens constructed from theories of cognitive narratology, emergent narrative, and narrative gameplay mechanics. READ MORE

4. 3. Designing Game Narrative to Evoke Players’ Empathy

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

   Author : Yu Guo; [2022]
   Keywords : Game narrative; empathy; perspective-taking; cognitive empathy; emotional empathy; autoethnography; close reading;

   Abstract : The paper would focus on the game narrative and empathy, more specifically, the primary goal of this paper is to see how game narrative evokes players’ empathy and get some narrative design principles that can be used in future game design and research. To fulfill the research goal of the paper, I will analyze three role-playing games To the Moon(2011), A Bird Story(2014), and Finding Paradise(2017). READ MORE

5. 4. Can strategic thinking be taught or is it a matter of cognitive ability and personality -An experimental study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Verneri Sirva; [2021]
   Keywords : behavioral economics; game theory; experiment; strategic decision-making; learning; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Can strategic thinking be taught? Randomized experiments were organized to estimate the effect of information nudge on strategic decisions. The information nudge consisted of seeing a short text and a picture with an explanation related to game theory. Test subjects played two games: a p-beauty contest game and a variable-sum game. READ MORE

6. 5. Human-Aware Planning for Promoting Social Behavior-Change in AutismAn action reasoning approach utilizing answer set programming

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Andreas Brännström; [2020]
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   Abstract : This study aims to find ways for an intelligent software agent to understand a human’s behavior in a social situation, and in this process, plan its own actions in order to assist the human in reaching their goals.The use-case is a Virtual Reality (VR) game, developed for children with autism for practicing social scenarios, scenarios that children with autism often find stressful or scary. READ MORE