Essays about: "Irrelevant sound"

Found 4 essays containing the words Irrelevant sound.

  1. 1. Alarm signals, can a change of siren speed capture human attention?

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

    Author : Tomas Hansson; [2017]
    Keywords : Alarm system; Irrelevant sound; Deviant; Orienting response;

    Abstract : An effective alarm system is a critical part of many different types of jobs. It is also important that the alarm signal can capture human attention and convey appropriate urgency. READ MORE

  3. 2. A ringing phone : The distracting effect of ringtones

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Miljöpsykologi

    Author : Robin Liljenberg; [2017]
    Keywords : Ringtones; Attentional capture; Looming effect; Irrelevant sound; Masking noise; Serial recall;

    Abstract : Ringing phones are common in work space environments in the 21th century and while capturing the attention of the call-taker they also tend to disrupt people in the surrounding environment. This study aims to investigate the attentional capturing effect of ringtones by comparing sudden and increasing onsets with quiet and noise masking conditions while participants undertook a test of short-term memory for serial order (serial recall). READ MORE

  4. 3. beatings : The body’s placement in the projection of sound.

    University essay from Institutionen för Konst (K)

    Author : Silvana Lagos; [2013]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Can sound penetrate beyond language? Is it a language of its own, a language without barriers or parameters and non-specific or defined by geography? Is it a language that relies purely on resonance? And what is resonance, can it be defined in a way where it does not evoke or suggest? Redefining the hierarchal structure and elitism found in words, words that can be relevant or irrelevant, one may seek to search for a meaning or let it pass undefined, perhaps let it be filled with uncertain assumption, sound on the other hand, is integral to a bodily function, its visceral reaction is penetrative beyond awareness. It is in fact anti-linguistic in its nature. READ MORE

  5. 4. COLLECTION AND DISSOLUTION Wholeness, the creative process, and the limitations of text

    University essay from IT-universitetet i Göteborg/Tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Barrie James Sutcliffe; [2009-06-29T10:34:26Z]
    Keywords : consciousness; creativity; David Bohm; information; installation art; neuroscience; noise music; poetry; quantum; sound art;

    Abstract : An exposition and contextualization of the author’s art practice framed by an investigation into the insights afforded by quantum physics and the cognitive sciences as applied to the creative process. This is presented expressively and non-linearly in various styles of writing. READ MORE