Fitts's Law Holds for the Perception of Action

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Grosjean ◽  
Gunther Knoblich ◽  
Maggie Shiffrar
Keyword(s):  
Perception Of Action

scholarly journals Influence of Experimental Pain on the Perception of Action Capabilities and Performance of a Maximal Single-Leg Hop

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 271.e1-271.e7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thibault Deschamps ◽  
François Hug ◽  
Paul W. Hodges ◽  
Kylie Tucker
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Pain ◽  
Action Capabilities ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Perception Of Action

An enhanced experimental procedure to rationalize on the impairment of perception of action capabilities

2015 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yannick Daviaux ◽  
Sylvain Cremoux ◽  
Jessica Tallet ◽  
David Amarantini ◽  
Christophe Cornu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Procedure ◽  
Action Capabilities ◽  
Perception Of Action

The nature and role of morality in situational action theory

2020 ◽  
pp. 147737082097709
Author(s):  
Jennifer Barton-Crosby
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Action Theory ◽  
Moral Rule ◽  
Personal Morality ◽  
Rule Breaking ◽  
Situational Action Theory ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Perception Of Action

For situational action theory (SAT), morality is key to the definition of crime and the explanation for why and how acts of crime happen: acts of crime are acts of moral rule-breaking and personal morality guides individuals’ perception of moral rule-breaking as an option before controls become relevant. However, the nature and role of morality in SAT can be misread. Within this article I respond to misinterpretations of the theory by elaborating and adding further context to the concept of morality in SAT. I contend that the root of misunderstanding is grounded in alternative assumptions regarding human nature: SAT assumes a fundamentally rule-guided human nature, whereas the prevailing view within criminology is that people are primarily self-interested. In this article I delineate SAT’s assumption of a rule-guided human nature and set out how this assumption informs the definition of crime and personal morality in the theory. I further specify the nature and role of morality in the perception of action alternatives, and in so doing distinguish SAT from theories that view constraint as the measure of morality. Finally, I develop and clarify SAT’s position on the relationship between morality and the law.

Children’s perception of action boundaries and how it affects their climbing behavior

2018 ◽  
Vol 166 ◽  
pp. 134-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
James L. Croft ◽  
Gert-Jan Pepping ◽  
Chris Button ◽  
Jia-Yi Chow
Keyword(s):  
Climbing Behavior ◽  
Perception Of Action

scholarly journals Changes in the perception of action possibilities while climbing to fatigue on a climbing wall

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. (Rob) Pijpers ◽  
Raôul R. D. Oudejans ◽  
Frank C. Bakker
Keyword(s):  
Climbing Wall ◽  
Perception Of Action

Time perception of action photographs is more precise than that of still photographs

2011 ◽  
Vol 210 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Moscatelli ◽  
Laura Polito ◽  
Francesco Lacquaniti
Keyword(s):  
Time Perception ◽  
Perception Of Action

scholarly journals Ledge and wedge: younger and older adults’ perception of action possibilities

2013 ◽  
Vol 228 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Comalli ◽  
John Franchak ◽  
Angela Char ◽  
Karen Adolph
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Perception Of Action

scholarly journals Multisensory perception of action in posterior temporal and parietal cortices

2011 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas W. James ◽  
Ross M. VanDerKlok ◽  
Ryan A. Stevenson ◽  
Karin Harman James
Keyword(s):  
Multisensory Perception ◽  
Parietal Cortices ◽  
Perception Of Action

scholarly journals The Influence of Perceptual-Motor Variability on the Perception of Action Boundaries for Reaching in a Real-World Setting

Perception ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (9) ◽  
pp. 783-796
Author(s):  
Lisa P. Y. Lin ◽  
Christopher J. Plack ◽  
Sally A. Linkenauger
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Real World ◽  
Elbow Extension ◽  
Visually Guided ◽  
Motor Variability ◽  
Real World Setting ◽  
Action Capabilities ◽  
Successful Execution ◽  
Perceptual Systems ◽  
Perception Of Action

The ability to accurately perceive the extent over which one can act is requisite for the successful execution of visually guided actions. Yet, like other outcomes of perceptual-motor experience, our perceived action boundaries are not stagnant, but in constant flux. Hence, the perceptual systems must account for variability in one’s action capabilities in order for the perceiver to determine when they are capable of successfully performing an action. Recent work has found that, after reaching with a virtual arm that varied between short and long each time they reach, individuals determined their perceived action boundaries using the most liberal reaching experience. However, these studies were conducted in virtual reality, and the perceptual systems may handle variability differently in a real-world setting. To test this hypothesis, we created a modified orthopedic elbow brace that mimics injury in the upper limb by restricting elbow extension via remote control. Participants were asked to make reachability judgments after training in which the maximum extent of their reaching ability was either unconstricted, constricted or variable over several calibration trials. Findings from the current study did not conform to those in virtual reality; participants were more conservative with their reachability estimates after experiencing variability in a real-world setting.

scholarly journals Professionalize Sudanese Teachers’ Conception of Work through Action Research

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ishraga Bashir
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Classroom Teaching ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Teacher Action Research ◽  
Teacher As Researcher ◽  
Perception Of Action ◽  
Workshop Discussion

Teacher action research is in the emergent stages in Sudanese schools and needs to be well disseminated and actively supported from the Ministry of education. Although the teacher-as-researcher movement has been in existence for some twenty years, there is a reason to think that the majority if not all, of Sudanese class teachers remain uninvolved. What lies behind their reluctance? This paper looks at the complexities in the role of a teacher engaging in action research. This includes the need to explore further the principles and practice of action research. This study puts forward explanations in four main areas: teachers’ perception of action research; teachers' professional status, teachers' confidence, and teachers' difficulty engaging in action research. For this purpose a workshop was held and representatives from seven Universities and 25 school teachers participated in a thorough discussion and further investigation was carried out based on the workshop discussion. The data was analyzed statistically and the results showed that the Sudanese teachers have no idea about action research it is not part of their culture as well as the institutions culture. Teachers are reluctant to do an action research and that due to the lack of knowledge which was an important factor. Teachers are not certain about the adequacy of doing an action research. There are other factors such as time and the over load. Based on these findings recommendations are drawn, it is suggested that classroom teaching is an all-demanding and all-involving task which is excluding of an activity as exacting as research. However, it is argued that with appropriate support more teachers may become involved in an action research.

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