Impact of Online Leaderboards in Persuasive Technology

Tracking devices can be compared with online leader boards and charts.

According to Reeves and Naas (1996), computers that criticize users have a positive impact on them.

Virtual characters can only appear as newsreaders on our screens.

Anthropomorphism refers to providing a persona that is unwelcoming and lacks personality.

Chatterbots may lead people into a false sense of belief and encourage them to share personal secrets.

According to the implications mentioned, designers should not consider people's emotional states when creating products.

According to the emotional model, when frightened or angry, we are more likely to be tolerant.

Norman, Ortony, and Revelle's model of emotion emphasizes the importance of expressive interfaces.

Color, icons, sounds, and animations are used in interfaces solely for aesthetic purposes.

People are generally not affected by the emotional state conveyed by an interface.

Expressive interfaces can only have positive effects on user experience, according to the models discussed.

Eye-tracking, finger pulse, and speech analysis are used to analyze users' emotional states.

NINTENDO'S POCKET PIKACHU is designed to motivate children to be less physically active.

Tracking devices are mobile apps designed to help people monitor and change their behavior.

Amazon 1-click is an example of persuasive technology.

If a user smiles when an ad pops up, they are likely feeling happy.

Pop-up ads are commonly referred to as 'nudging'.