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What is the main idea of natural computing?
What is the main idea of natural computing?
- Natural computing focuses solely on emotional judgments.
- Information processing is not a natural process.
- Humans have the ability to process information, but only through artificial means.
- Information processing is a natural process for humans. (correct)
User-centered design includes the concept of universal access.
User-centered design includes the concept of universal access.
True (A)
Name two aspects of natural computing.
Name two aspects of natural computing.
User, Designer, Sustainability
Natural computing involves ascribing _______ values to events.
Natural computing involves ascribing _______ values to events.
Match the following aspects of user models with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of user models with their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT a component of a user model?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a user model?
Sustainability in natural computing refers to poorly designed systems.
Sustainability in natural computing refers to poorly designed systems.
What do user models help designers understand?
What do user models help designers understand?
What does 'universal access' aim to achieve?
What does 'universal access' aim to achieve?
Access to all follows the same principle as universal access.
Access to all follows the same principle as universal access.
What is the main objective of interactive design?
What is the main objective of interactive design?
The first dimension of interaction design pertains to ______.
The first dimension of interaction design pertains to ______.
Match the following terms to their descriptions:
Match the following terms to their descriptions:
Which age group is the typical target for technology-related roles?
Which age group is the typical target for technology-related roles?
Technological restrictions in earlier system designs significantly limited functionality.
Technological restrictions in earlier system designs significantly limited functionality.
What is a potential risk that can occur from certain tasks in the tech industry?
What is a potential risk that can occur from certain tasks in the tech industry?
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Study Notes
Natural Computing
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Natural computing studies how humans process and store information, manipulate symbols, assign value to events, and attribute cultural and emotional judgments.
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It views information processing as a natural process for humans.
Aspects of Natural Computing
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User: User modeling encompasses creating simplified or sophisticated representations of users, providing a conceptual framework for addressing user-related issues.
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Designer: Designers should deeply understand human information processing.
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Sustainability: Systems should be well designed to ensure sustainability.
User Centered Design & Natural Computing
- User-centered design utilizes concepts like user models, universal access, design for all, inclusive design, task models, and technological platforms.
User Models
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User models are summaries of target demographics. They can range from simple lists of preferences to detailed psychological profiles.
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They are useful for understanding user strengths, weaknesses, skills, interests, potentials, disabilities, age, culture, experience, and interests.
Universal Access
- Universal Access aims to develop systems that are accessible to all intended users anytime, anywhere.
Access to All
- Access to All emphasizes careful design and standards to ensure users with special needs are not excluded from system use.
Task Models
- Task models identify the key features of a task and recognize aspects that can or must be changed.
Technological Platforms
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Technology has evolved, becoming less restrictive in system design.
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Technological advancements often meet or exceed expectations.
Interactive Design
- Interactive design focuses on the interaction between users and products. Its goal is to create products that enable users to efficiently complete specific tasks.
Dimensions of Interaction Design
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Words: The use of language should effectively communicate with users, especially when conveying important information.
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Visual Representation: Visual elements users interact with are crucial in interactive design.
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