Essays about: "visual modality"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 30 essays containing the words visual modality.

1. 21. SitLight : a Wearable Intervention for Improving Sitting Behavior

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för informatik

   Author : Farideh Soltani Nejad; [2018]
   Keywords : Wearable technology; smart clothing; visual modality; posture improvement; persuasive technology; calm technology;

   Abstract : Various studies have taken different approaches to persuade users into adopting a healthy sitting posture. In addition to the sedentary lifestyles we have come to adopt, the importance and reasoning of these studies stem from the adverse effects of poor posture on our health and mood. READ MORE

3. 22. Designing a sonic interactive open-ended playground installation

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Nicola Marcon; [2018]
   Keywords : Open-ended play; Stages of play; Interactive playground; Children; Sonic interaction.;

   Abstract : The application of digital elements to traditional playgrounds can enhance children’s outdoor play and counteract the growing trend of sedentary activities. This work reports the implementation and evaluation of a playground installation which looks at sound as the modality that can provide new and engaging play experiences. READ MORE

4. 23. Second language proficiency and its effects on cognitive functions: : Relations between bilingualism and tactile and visual versions of the Simon task

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Nicole Birbas; Linda Terneborg; [2015]
   Keywords : Bilingualism; cognitive science; executive functions; Simon effect;

   Abstract : Bilinguals have repeatedly shown to have better results than monolinguals in non-verbal cognitive tasks that require inhibition of distracting stimuli. Evidence suggests that this enhanced performance is due to training effects of non domain specific executive functions, and that this gain in cognitive performance can contribute to a cognitive reserve in old age. READ MORE

5. 24. How do different modes contribute to the interpretation of affective epistemic states?

   University essay from IT-universitetet i Göteborg/Tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Stefano Lanzini; [2013-09-20]
   Keywords : Affective epistemic states; perception; multimodality; unimodality; communication;

   Abstract : For every human being, it is essential to transmit information and advise other people about their own affective epistemic states. On the other hand, it is also indispensable for every person to be able to interpret the states of other people with whom they interact. READ MORE

6. 25. The influence of alexithymia and sex in the recognition of emotions from visual, auditory, and bimodal cues

   University essay from Psykologiska institutionen

   Author : Diana Sanchez Cortes; [2013]
   Keywords : alexithymia; emotional recognition; Gemep;

   Abstract : Alexithymia is a personality trait associated with impairments in emotional processing. This study investigated the influence of alexithymia and sex in the ability to recognize emotional expressions presented in faces, voices, and their combination. READ MORE